Asphalt Plant Manager

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Senior Plant Operations Manager to lead multiple asphalt plant teams, drive production targets, and ensure safety. You will oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and material planning while coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires 7+ years in operations management, strong leadership, and excellent budgeting skills to optimize plant performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years related experience in operations management.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple teams performing operational work within one or multiple Martin Marietta asphalt plants.
• Oversees day-to-day operations to meet production targets safely.
• Manages the maintenance plan and plant shutdowns as needed.
• Tracks inventory and orders materials to ensure continuous production.
• Provides guidance on tactical decisions in unusual situations.
• Interacts with customers and internal stakeholders on escalated issues.
• Responsible for profit and loss for the plants overseen.

Skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Resource management

Communication

Budgeting

Business acumen

Safety

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Career Development Framework (“CDF”) Information:Band DescriptionAccountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically, is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisionsResults are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization where formal authority is not heldProgression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, process and people leadership capabilities, scope/complexity of the roleAccountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed managementCareer Level DescriptionManages professional employees and/or supervisors or supervises large, complex support, production or operations team(s)Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or functionAdapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challengesDecisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from senior managerProvides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customersKey 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 The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $153,000exclusive 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 range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position. In addition, this role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee. In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.