Asphalt Plant Operations Leader (Beckley Area)

CRH International; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

West Virginia Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee asphalt manufacturing operations across the Beckley area. You’ll work with HMA leadership to drive safe, efficient production and develop people and processes behind a successful operation.

This hands-on role focuses on safety, production planning, cost management, and continuous improvement. You’ll coach forepersons, monitor spend, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with quality and maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in asphalt/HMA, aggregates, construction materials, or similar industrial operation is valuable.
• Experience leading employees, crews, or production teams.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and employee development.
• Experience coordinating production, maintenance, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Ability to analyze operational information and make practical decisions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Windows-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day asphalt manufacturing operations across the Beckley area.
• Develop and execute operating plans with HMA leadership to meet objectives.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate production schedules to satisfy internal and external customers.
• Support planning, staffing, equipment utilization, and maintenance to maximize plant performance.
• Direct forepersons and teams to ensure efficient use of people, equipment, and facilities.
• Develop employees through coaching, feedback, and leadership development.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures; identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate across operations, quality, maintenance, and other functions to drive efficiency.
• Assist with budgets, purchasing, capital expenditures, inventory, and reporting.
• Help ensure asphalt products meet established quality standards.
• Build strong relationships and provide service to customers.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Operations management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

West Virginia Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee asphalt manufacturing operations across the Beckley area. You’ll work with HMA leadership to drive safe, efficient production and develop people and processes behind a successful operation.

This hands-on role focuses on safety, production planning, cost management, and continuous improvement. You’ll coach forepersons, monitor spend, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with quality and maintenance