Assistant Aggregate Manager

Description

• Keep controllable operating expenses within budget allowance while conducting a continuous cost reduction program. Be alert for improvements in plant operations, maintain time & material records necessary for activities, and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and crew performance.
• Direct mine and pit development plans as well help maintain properties to be in good condition and appearance.
• Build relationships with employees in the Aggregates division and other key roles across the Company. Help with talent management, recruiting strategies, and overall employee management including recognition and discipline. Provide coaching and feedback to the Aggregate team throughout the year and work with their overall development.
• Enhance the esteem and reputation of the Company within the community.
• Assure compliance with safety and environmental polices & procedures - both Company directed and government mandated. Analyze and correct hazardous conditions as identified.
• Represent the company when it comes to safety. Help promote safe work and assist the site operations when it comes to safety in areas such as incident handling, MSHA inspections, safety improvements, and working with the safety department. Support & lead safety committees as well as larger overseeing safety goals and objectives within the Company.
• Participate in special projects or tasks as assigned with the Company.
• Understand financial reporting and respond to requests on relating financials to operational performance. Help develop and manage the implementation of capital improvement projects across the division.
• Assume responsibility for developing qualified lead persons to fill in or replace aggregate leadership roles whenever necessary.
• Collaborate with finance team on inventory management and forecasting.
• Monitor production costs for maximum profitability. Lead, guide and develop the Aggregates superintendent teams toward achieving business goals, growing profitability and expanding the customer base. Ensure performance tools are utilized across the various sites that support efficient operations. Assist in scheduling overall operation activities such as production, maintenance, and sales.
• Ensure the production of quality materials across the division and that customers are provided excellent service.

Requirements

• Mechanical experience; preferably in the aggregate industry.
• Strong interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Basic surveying and mapping skills are required.
• Previous related experience in mining and/or construction field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is desired.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office, AggFlow, DroneDeploy and Talpac
• Effective communication skills, including presentation skills and people skills
• Effective at multitasking various projects and driving results
• Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary.
• Possess strong basic math knowledge.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to diplomatically handle challenging situations.
• Ability to think creatively to find solutions to both routine and complex construction problems and continue to push the project forward.
• Knowledge of profit and loss statements and an understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of MSHA regulations.
• Ability to rapidly learn different software applications.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance