Asphalt Plant Manager

Martin Marietta; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials provider seeks a skilled Operations Manager to oversee multiple teams in asphalt plants located in Colorado. The role involves ensuring safe production targets, managing budgets, and developing team performance. Candidates should have at least 7 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Critical thinking and strong communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple teams at asphalt plants.
• Responsible for profit and loss for overseen plants.
• Ensures teams meet production targets safely.
• Tracks inventory and orders materials.
• Manages maintenance plans and shutdowns.
• Guides and develops team performance.
• Implements best practices for efficiency.
• Consults on process and technical issues.
• Tracks budgets and funding needs.
• Interacts with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Resource management

Communication (Written and Verbal)

Budgeting

Business acumen

Safety

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages multiple teams performing operational work within one or multiple Martin Marietta asphalt plants
• Has responsibility for profit and loss for plant(s) overseen
• Oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring the teams are on track to safely meet production targets
• Tracks inventory for and orders materials as needed to ensure production can move forward on a continuous basis
• Manages the maintenance plan and shutdowns as needed
• Provides guidance and weighs in on tactical decisions in situations that are unusual
• Assesses the team’s performance and provides individual development for employees
• Researches, develops and implements related best practices to operational efficiencies
• Serves as internal consultant on process and technical issues as they arise
• Tracks and manages budgets and provides input to funding needs for staff, equipment, etc.
• Interacts with customers and internal Martin Marietta stakeholders, especially on escalated issues

Qualifications

Minimum Education Details

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience Required

• 7+ years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Critical thinking
• Project management
• Resource management
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Budgeting
• Business acumen
• Safety