Aggregate Plant Manager

Position Overview

Oversee and direct operations of a surface aggregate production facility, including safety, personnel, production/inventory management, maintenance planning/forecasting (fixed plant equipment), and partial assumption of P&L responsibility.

• Ensure that all operations are in full compliance with federal and state regulations, including MSHA, ODNR, EPA, DEP, etc.
• Ensure compliance with The Shelly Company Manual of Safety Practices & Procedures.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and work rules, discipline when necessary and document employee performance issues.
• Enforce company safety rules and conduct safety meetings, including toolbox talks; ensure facilities are operating in a safe manner.
• Supervise and direct facility personnel to ensure proper placement of resources.
• Identify and resolve regulatory, safety, personnel, and production problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure interdepartmental reporting is completed satisfactorily (production reporting, fuel/hour meter readings, environmental/safety reporting, etc.)
• Communicate regularly with all supporting departments (Safety, Environmental, Equipment, Finance, Sales, HR, QC, etc.) and interpret needs to inform business decisions.
• Maintain constant awareness of financial standing of the facility and adapt forecasts to changing business conditions.
• Understand industry standards and best practices for managing a surface aggregate production facility including extraction methods, production strategies, fixed plant equipment operation and maintenance (conveyors, crushers, screeners, electrical systems, etc.).
• Accurately forecast production and maintenance activities as required.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
• Assist with various training initiatives, as necessary.
• Attend relevant conferences/seminars/shows (with Manager approval) relative to technological advancements.

Fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where…