Assistant Plant Manager

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The Assistant Plant Manager role will partner with the Plant Manager in managing the production aggregate operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective operations. This role will focus on safety, production, maintenance, quality, environmental and other production related activities. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager and in the absence of the Plant Manager, will report in to the Area Manager.

Essential Functions

- Plan and direct daily mining operations in coordination with Plant Manager

- Review daily equipment inspection reports and respond accordingly

- Monitor all plant personnel to make sure all training, safety, production and staffing needs are being met

- Provide mentoring and coaching to employees. Works with Plant Manager and HR to address personnel issues, including steps in the progressive discipline policy. Helps Plant Manager with identifying and developing talent at each plant site

- Assist in scheduling and monitoring fixed and mobile equipment maintenance programs, making sure the plant personnel are properly trained on maintenance standards

- Identify, assess, prioritize and resolve production quality and employee related problems

- Participates in monthly production/planning meetings as well as weekly safety meetings

- Strive with Plant manager to achieve the budget targets concerning production goals

- Monitor mobile and fixed equipment needs, working with plant and equipment operators in making sure the proper replacement and repair parts are on hand to minimize downtime and maximize production

- Communicate freely and openly with senior management regarding goals and objectives

- Ability to fill in as needed in a variety of plant positions, other duties as assigned

- 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

- Required High School or Equivalent

- Preferred Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of training and work experience

- Preferred Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of training and work experience

Experience Qualifications

- Required 5+ years industry related experience, preferably in fine aggregate w/ dredging, pumping, screening, classification and material handling experience

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of supervising production employees

- Thorough working knowledge of plant operation (aggregate, asphalt, ready mix) and its associated products, processes and related equipment

- This position requires knowledge and awareness of site hazards. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

- Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations (MSHA)

- Knowledge and understanding of business planning and financial forecasting requirements

- Knowledge of drilling and blasting

- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, conflict and problem resolution skills

- Requires use of computerized equipment and technology

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position

- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making. Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

- Ability to plan and manage effectively using motivation and team building skills

- Good organization skills; excellent problem-solving skills and practices

Licenses and Certifications

- Valid Driver's license and a good driving record Required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time

- Must have the ability to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis

- Work environment will be both indoors in an office and outside in the quarry or plant. In the office employee will occasionally be required to sit at a desk or operator's station. In the outside setting employee will perform activities at various heights, around moving machinery, be exposed to dust, fumes and gases; may be required to use hand tools or power tools. Outside setting will expose employee to changes in temperature/humidity and will require walking on uneven surfaces. May be required to climb steps, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl or reach above shoulders to accomplish functions of job. Position will require ability to operate automobile within plant site as well as on the open road which would require the use of both feet as well as being able to walk or climb

- Position requires ability to work at multiple sites depending on business needs, willingness to work on a rotating schedule with varying shifts, flexibility to work long hours, and travel as needed

About US Aggregates

US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.usagg.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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