Asphalt Plant Supervisor

About the Role

The Plant Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production and compliance with environmental regulations. This position assists the Plant Manager in managing mine development through stripping and reclamation operations to achieve optimal utilization at the lowest operating cost while maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping and reclamation functions; may perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
• Participates in the recruitment process, including screening and hiring hourly employees.
• Schedules department requirements to support daily, weekly, and monthly activities for material processing operations.
• Provides coaching and disciplinary counseling to employees under their area of responsibility.
• Assigns work based on production needs and manpower planning.
• Collaborates with the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) department to promote a safe work environment compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Works closely with plant management to ensure mine development and reclamation activities meet expectations.
• Implements cost-saving programs and continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Participates in short- and long-range business planning for operations.
• Conducts regular department inspections.
• Monitors and maintains plant equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; BS/BA degree, Associate degree, or equivalent combination of training and work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in land stripping and reclamation activities.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Construction materials industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices.
• Understanding of all phases of mine development, including land clearing, stripping, and reclamation for sand and aggregate facilities.
• Ability to perform hands-on work when required.
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational, business planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop performance measurements and meet or exceed goals and objectives.

Skills

• Leadership Skills: Acts decisively and supports company objectives, vision, and values while holding employees accountable.
• Problem Prevention/Solving: Uses probing questions to understand root causes of problems.
• Product Knowledge: Understands and explains Vulcan’s products, including composition, features, benefits, and limitations.
• Good Judgment: Balances flexibility with firmness and understands the ramifications of actions.
• Business Understanding: Thorough knowledge of Vulcan’s business purpose and constraints.
• Resourcefulness: Handles new situations skillfully and works effectively under pressure to meet production deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to drive a pickup truck daily.
• Proficiency in using computerized equipment and technology.
• Work environment includes both indoor office settings and outdoor quarry/plant conditions, with exposure to dust, fumes, gases, moving machinery, and temperature/humidity changes.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-driven environment requiring complex decision-making and clear communication of technical information.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 annually. This range does not include discretionary bonuses or equity packages. Compensation is determined based on skillset, experience, job scope, and market data.