Asphalt Plant Operations Leader - Safety & Efficiency

Kokosing-Materials,-Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Kokosing Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant - Operations Manager to lead safety, production, maintenance and quality across our regional plants.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong coaching, and a focus on continuous improvement to drive efficiency and profitability. Responsibilities include managing safety programs, optimizing plant performance, leading area managers and operators, directing capital projects and budgets, and partnering with sales and QC to meet

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in asphalt plant operations, aggregates, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
• 15+ years of leadership experience managing production teams and plant operations.
• Strong leadership, safety, production and maintenance leadership track record.
• Experience managing capital projects and annual CapEx budgets.
• Knowledge of asphalt plant operations, equipment, and production processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and plant operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture with zero-incident expectations and ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Oversee regional asphalt plant operations to meet production, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop and support teams to execute production schedules and optimize plant efficiency.
• Lead asset management, maintenance programs, and major repairs; manage budgets and spare parts.
• Develop and manage annual CapEx plans, ROI analyses, and capital project execution.
• Collaborate with sales and QC to achieve company objectives and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Astec

Gencor

Dillman

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kokosing Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant - Operations Manager to lead safety, production, maintenance and quality across our regional plants.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong coaching, and a focus on continuous improvement to drive efficiency and profitability. Responsibilities include managing safety programs, optimizing plant performance, leading area managers and operators, directing capital projects and budgets, and partnering with sales and QC to meet