Plant Supervisor

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping & reclamation functions.
• May perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
• Must have good planning skills and able to prioritize objectives.
• Possesses results-oriented skills, maintain scheduling while meeting budget parameters.
• Participates in the recruitment process which may include screening and hiring hourly employees.
• Schedules department requirements to support daily, weekly and monthly activities to meet the needs of material processing operations.
• Provides/assists with coaching and disciplinary counseling to employees under his or her area of responsibility.
• Ensures that employees receive proper training and instructions to perform job duties.
• Schedule and assign employee’s work based on production needs (manpower planning).
• Works with SHE department and Company officials to promote a safe work environment that meets all State and Federal rules and regulations and ensures that the plant meets all SHE policies and practices at the site location.
• Works closely with plant management personnel to ensure that mine development & reclamation activities meets their needs and expectations.
• Works on the implementation of cost saving programs and/or continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
• Participates in Operations short and long range business planning.
• Participate in department inspections on a regular basis.
• Maintain plant equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.

Critical Competencies

• Leadership Skills - Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan.
• Problem Prevention/Solving - Asks series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.
• Product Knowledge - Understands and can explain succinctly Vulcan’s products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits and limitations.
• Good Judgment - Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of ones' actions.
• Business Understanding - Thorough understanding of Vulcan’s business purpose. Recognizes business constraints - what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain positions.
• Resourceful - Deals skillfully and promptly with new situations. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Education

• High School Diploma required.
• BS / BA degree, Associates degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in conducting land striping & reclamation activities.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Construction materials industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of supervising employees.
• Knowledge and understanding all phases of mine development to supervise the operations of land clearing, stripping, and reclamation for sand & aggregate facilities.
• Able to be hands-on and perform work when called upon.
• Able to understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Able to develop and establish performance measurements for department; good organization and business planning skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and practices.
• Able to establish practices and develop resources to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

Other Requirements

• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis.
• Able to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Work environment will be both indoors in an office and outside in the quarry or plant.
• In the office employee will occasionally be required to sit at a desk or operator's station.
• In the outside setting employee will perform activities in unprotected heights, around moving machinery, be exposed to dust, fumes and gases; may be required to use hand tools or power tools.
• Outside setting will expose employee to changes in temperature/humidity and will require walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to work in a stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making.
• Able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $98,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.