Plant Lead

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Lead is a "working supervisor" role responsible for the safe and efficient execution of daily production activities. This position bridges the gap between management and frontline operations by coordinating the work of plant employees, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, andmaintainingequipment reliability. The primaryobjectiveis to achieve production targets while fostering a culture of excellence, high-quality output, and meticulous housekeeping.

The Plant Lead communicates standards of excellence in the daily work assignments of assigned teamsto meet safety production as outlined by Management. Standardsarecommunicated through stated goals, daily interaction,and team meetings.

• Plan and organize employee shifts to ensure all daily work assignments meet production goals.
• Provide input on employee performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions or commendations, as necessary.
• Aid in the training of new hires and co-workers on plant systems, safety procedures, and mobile equipment operation.
• Complete daily production, safety, and maintenance reports accurately using company software and traditional logs.
• Implement and enforce all safety rules and procedures set forth by MSHA, state/local agencies, and Martin Marietta’s internal safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety, housekeeping, and mechanical inspections of all work areas toidentifyand mitigate hazards.
• Participate in the plant safety committee and lead daily safety meetings to keep the "Guardian Angel" culture at the forefront of operations.
• Operate plant machinery and mobile equipment (loaders, haul trucks, etc.) as needed to support production flow.
• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor to schedule and implement preventative and emergency repairs on conveyors, screens, and crushers.
• Maintain plant appearance standards to reflect a professional and safe environment, ensuring product quality is not compromised by debris or poor organization.
• Assist management in developing long-term mining plans, profit plans, and monthly production forecasts.
• Aid in identifying and ordering essential parts (bearings, idlers, pulleys) and supplies to minimize downtime.

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

3-5 yearsofexperience,preferably in the Aggregates Industry

Minimum of 1 year Supervisory or progressive leadership experience

Production equipment operation

Troubleshooting

MSHAcompliance and regulations

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Effective communicator (written and spoken)

Leadership

Strong knowledge of plant components

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.

Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able tomaintainthree points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.

Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depthperceptionwith or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet,dryand dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85dbs.

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

The hiring range for this position is$30.00 -$48.00
, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring…