Supv -Plant

Job Summary

The Plant Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production and compliance with environmental regulations. They assist the Plant Manager in mine development through stripping & reclamation operations, focusing on safety and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping & reclamation functions.
• May perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
• Maintains good planning and prioritization skills, scheduling to meet budget parameters.
• Participates in the recruitment process, including screening and hiring hourly employees.
• Schedules department requirements to support daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Provides/assists with coaching and disciplinary counseling to employees.
• Ensures employees receive proper training and instructions.
• Schedules and assigns employee work based on production needs.
• Works with SHE department and Company officials to promote a safe work environment.
• Works closely with plant management personnel to ensure mine development & reclamation activities meet their needs and expectations.
• Participates in cost-saving programs and continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in Operations short and long-range business planning.
• Participates in department inspections on a regular basis.
• Maintains plant equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.

Critical Competencies

• Leadership Skills: Acts decisively, supports team efforts, understands company vision, and holds employees accountable.
• Problem Prevention/Solving: Identifies and addresses root causes of problems, makes sound judgments, and works under pressure.
• Product Knowledge: Understands Vulcan’s products and services, including their composition, features, benefits, and limitations.
• Good Judgment: Balances flexibility and firmness, sees the big picture, and considers the impact of decisions.
• Business Understanding: Understands Vulcan’s business purpose and recognizes business constraints.
• Resourcefulness: Deals effectively with new situations, works under pressure, and meets deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma required. BS/BA degree, Associates degree, or equivalent combination of training and work experience preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in conducting land stripping & reclamation activities. One year of supervisory experience is preferred. Construction materials industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge: Modern principles and practices of supervising employees, all phases of mine development, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Skills: Strong organizational and business planning skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Absolutely Required: Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, sit, and walk for long periods, drive a pick-up truck, use computerized equipment, wear required PPE, and work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in an office setting and outside in the quarry or plant.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, unprotected heights, moving machinery, changes in temperature/humidity, uneven surfaces, and required PPE.