Process Improvement Specialist

Job Description – Process Improvement Specialist (2500036E)

Process Improvement Specialist – 2500036E

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way:
doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time
.

At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face‑to‑face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

We are hiring a Process Improvement Specialist to be based in Jacksonville, FL.

• Visit Plants:
  Prioritize, coordinate, and participate in plant process and improvement reviews. Work with plant managers and area managers monthly to check goal progress, review plant KPIs and cost performance, develop short‑term improvement actions, and follow up on projects.
• Collaborate:
  Effectively engage with other support functions (Central Services, Procurement, Finance, Mining and Geology, etc.) to ensure an overall coordinated approach on projects, engineering, and/or management of outside resources for projects.
• Participate in Production Planning:
  Set production targets (production and cost) for each plant segment. Assist local management with understanding possible growth areas and how those changes will impact the bottom.
• Define Key Performance Metrics:
  Define key metrics and ensure standardization in data collection. Drive a clear and transparent view of operational success.
• Ensure Compliance and Proper Training:
  Ensure assigned plants comply with company policies, practices, and standards, including ARC Flash, Electrical Upgrades, and Automation Upgrades. Ensure all employees understand the tools and resources that are available to help them manage their business, including knowledge of system capabilities for pulling historical information.
• Maintain Relationships:
  Maintain relationships with the general managers, area managers, and plant managers in your assigned plants. Work with them to define, develop, share, and drive implementation of agreed‑upon best practices.
• Champion Continuous Improvement:
  Collect and organize information to identify process improvement opportunities through plant site visits and plant process reviews. Utilize innovation and historical information to make high‑quality, informed decisions. Conduct process engineering of “everyday” type projects (conveyor install, pit moves, etc.) to include control system automation.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must have five years of engineering experience in a heavy industrial, civil/mechanical engineering, or mining environment. Must have experience with aggregate facilities engineering. Industrial experience is preferred.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have the ability to effectively influence change. Must have the ability to effectively maintain relationships with key internal and external customers.
• Project Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have the ability to lead safe and timely completion of projects at or below budget. Must have the ability to control scope to avoid cost creep or expansion.
• Mentoring
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have the ability to mentor and coordinate the training and development of operations personnel.

• Great Company Culture:
  Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of…