Operations Assistant

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The Operations Assistant is an entry-level management role designed to identify, develop, and train future Plant Managers for U.S. Aggregates. This position reports directly to the Area Manager and works closely with Plant Managers and Assistant Plant Managers across multiple aggregate operations within an assigned geographic territory. Through hands-on exposure, the role builds experience in plant operations, production, maintenance, quality, safety, environmental compliance, aggregate processing, drilling, blasting, and quarry operations, while developing the knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities needed to advance into plant management.

Essential Functions Promotes and supports Safety & Environmental compliance with all State, Federal, Company, and MSHA rules and regulations, participating in weekly safety meetings, workplace examinations, and incident reviews, and model safe job planning and procedures

Assisting Plant Managers in planning, scheduling, and directing daily operations, including crushing, screening, washing, equipment operations, and material handling processes, to maintain production and aggregate processing efficiency and meet established sales forecasts

Assists in scheduling and monitoring preventive maintenance programs for fixed and mobile equipment, reviewing daily equipment inspection reports, and ensuring proper replacement and repair parts are on hand to minimize downtime and maximize production

Supports quality control activities in coordination with the Quality Manager, including sampling and testing of aggregate products to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications, and assisting with identifying and resolving product quality issues

Develops working knowledge of drilling and blasting operations, including shot planning, coordination with blasting contractors, safety and regulatory requirements, and the cost impact on downstream production

Provides coaching, mentoring, and direction to plant employees, partnering with Plant Managers and the HR Business Partners on training, staffing, and personnel matters, including steps in the progressive discipline policy

Assist the Plant manager with tracking and reporting key performance indicators such as tons per operating hour, uptime, delays, fuel and electrical consumption, and drilling and blasting cost, as well as maintaining production and inventory data and supporting budget targets

Uses plant production data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and optimize overall plant performance

Fills in for Plant Managers, Assistant Plant Managers, and other plant positions as needed to support coverage across assigned territory

Participates in monthly production and planning meetings and communicates openly with Area Managers and senior leadership on plant goals, progress, and development

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills

Education Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience

Experience Qualifications3+ years of supervisory or lead experience within the aggregate industry required

Exposure to preventive maintenance, aggregate processing, quality control, and drilling and blasting preferred

Skills and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical and operational information clearly to employees, peers, and management in both formal and informal settings

Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across multiple plant sites with…