Asphalt Plant Area Manager

Description

• Respond to employee and customer related issues and project delivery challenges.
• Oversight, support, and management of Hot Mix Asphalt Plant operations, maintenance, and supporting transportation.
• Interface with vendors for raw material deliveries, equipment, and plant maintenance.
• Interface with Management, Plant Managers, Plant Operators, and Maintenance personnel for major repairs or replacements.
• Manage personnel in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable employment laws. This includes training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding employees, disciplining employees, long term personnel development and succession planning, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinate with construction managers and facilities to establish production schedules and efficient use of personnel to meet customer demands and optimize production capabilities.
• Establish and monitor key performance goals and targets to achieve budget, company initiatives, and enhance the company’s financial returns.
• Conduct staff meetings with personnel and participate in management staff meetings.
• Ensure that all crews have the tools and training to always operate safely and that all federal, state, and local laws concerning safety, environment, and other applicable areas (i.e., OSHA, MSHA) are strictly enforced.
• Generate and manage the operating budget for the fiscal year under the direction of management.
• Create and manage capital improvement plans, strategic planning, and forecasts.
• Manage vision and purpose.
• Promote a safe working culture for all employees; work with safety and field personnel to minimize risk and always increase safety for employees.
• Be engaged in the growth of community and customer relationships. Both individually and with internal staff.
• Responsible for understanding future demand forecasting.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and listening – at all levels in the organization.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate cross functional teams.
• High degree of drive, initiative, and motivation. Action oriented and results oriented.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the operation of Hot-Mix Asphalt facilities, construction, or other directly related industry experience preferred.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and can think like a business owner.
• Basic knowledge of asphalt plant mechanics
• Demonstrated business acumen in plant operations and Quality Control as it relates to sales, finance, or IT.
• Experience in creating, working within and/or administering an assigned budget.
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
• Strong analytical, fact-based approach to support sound decision-making. Strategic minded with strong finance experience and skills.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in coaching and developing others; shared his/her knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills include the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel.
• Strong work ethic, willing to put in the time and energy required to drive performance.
• Customer focused with attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated success in managing employees and/or leading a crew.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution preferred.
• Strong organizational skills – can bring order and clarity to ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and record of accomplishment. Success in leading & driving changes in organizations and increasing profitability.
• A minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Work well in a team and build relationships. Hands-on, collaborative approach

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Health and wellness programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance