Barrett Paving Materials - Mid-Ohio I Aggregate Superintendent I Ludlow Falls, OH

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With a people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence.

About the role

The Aggregate Plant Superintendent provides leadership for all plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective aggregate production. This position is responsible for employee supervision, production planning, maintenance oversight, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops production plans with the Operations Manager and Sales Department, considering customer requirements with respect to quantity, type of product, and shipping schedule, while reviewing budgeted costs and workforce requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting requirements of the approved production plan at the minimum cost and consistent with good operating practice.
• Analyzes results of plant operations to pinpoint variances from plans and informs the Plants Manager of corrective actions taken.
• Ensures all plants operate in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervises the maintenance of all plants and equipment.
• Keeps operating expenses within budget while conducting a continuous cost-reduction program and identifying improvements in plant operation.
• Analyzes hazards, corrects issues, trains personnel in safe procedures, and formulates and implements safety procedures.
• Requests personnel to staff the plant for forecasted operations, assigns tasks, trains employees, and monitors progress.
• Maintains effective employee morale and handles grievances at the plant level, escalating unresolved issues to HR & Plants Manager.
• Maintains properties in good condition and appearance, carrying out approved plans for plant rehabilitation and beautification.
• Orders vital parts and services to maintain equipment in proper running order.
• Prioritizes equipment repairs based on pre-shift inspection reports.
• Submits annual recommendations to the Plants Manager covering capital improvements, additions, and replacements of plant and equipment.
• Directs the use of standard accounting procedures in JDE and other forms to ensure routine reporting of production, sales, inventories, and costs.
• Deals with customers and employees in a courteous, friendly, and honest manner, promoting these values among staff.
• Ensures compliance with all EPA and environmental regulations for the plant, equipment, and site.
• Follows all federal and state laws governing business and the company’s core values in all decisions regarding business and personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, aggregates/asphalt preferred.
• 2 years of supervision experience.
• Good communication skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Good digital literacy with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Strong work ethic and ability to work with confidential information.
• Alignment with the company’s core values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground to the waist.
• Ability to sit or stand for hours at a time.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.