Plant Superintendent

About the role

This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day plant operations associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates or related construction materials to ensure workforce efficiency. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise workers associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregate or related construction materials to ensure proper manpower and inventory levels are maintained.
• Direct assigned work in accordance with area operation to ensure profitability, safe work practices, and environmental/legal compliance.
• Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and equipment to ensure operating effectiveness and improve efficiencies.
• Manage and schedule the maintenance of all plant equipment for assigned facility to ensure all plant equipment is up and running in a timely manner and no work is delayed; maintain equipment files as necessary including inventory, repair, maintenance, oil sampling, and servicing to ensure preservation of company investments.
• Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and forecasting data to meet established goals.
• Inspect work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used to meet branch standards.
• Provide workers with tools, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform weekly tailgate safety meetings and daily “take 5’s” to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum 6 years experience in plant supervision.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk