Assistant Mine Manager

Arcosa Lightweight; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401k with Employer Match

11 paid Company holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking an Assistant Mine Manager based at Bound Brook Quarry in the East Region. You will support the Plant Manager with daily pit, plant, and sales yard operations while promoting a strong safety culture under MSHA standards.

As a hands-on leader, you will mentor employees, manage repairs and maintenance work orders, and help with hiring and training to ensure production goals are met. This on-site role requires flexibility and dedication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Experience leading teams in an industrial setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Able to work extended shifts, including weekends, to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and continuous improvement under ARC100.
• Ensure MSHA safety rules and government regulations are followed.
• Lead bi-weekly Arcosa Safety Briefings with staff participation.
• Oversee repair work orders and parts scheduling; document and track progress.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees; coaching.
• Maintain KPI production entries and drive plant performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Management/engineering preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking an Assistant Mine Manager based out of our Bound Brook Quarry for our East Region. In this role you will support positive safety culture in an aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards. As an Assistant Plant Manager, you will be assisting the Plant Manager with the daily operation of the pit, plant, and sales yard.

Day to Day

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition in alignment with the ARC100 program.
• Comply with all MSHA and industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Facilitate bi-weekly Arcosa Safety Briefings encouraging all employees to participate in the discussion and improvement of safety on the site.
• Manage the daily collection and processing of all safety inspection documentation. Assign any required repairs to be completed in a timely manner.
• Manage the work order process for all repairs on site. This includes working with the operators and plant personnel to identify problems, documenting the repair needed, order required parts to complete the repair, schedule and manage the repair, and complete the work order process by closing the work order and completing all electronic tracking requirements.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees
• Manage safety documentation participation and verification
• Assist with management of customer truck traffic and safety
• Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators
• Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to employees
• Assist with performance evaluations and corrective actions when necessary
• Manage the daily entry of production results in the KPI tracker and lead continuous improvement activities to improve plant performance.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

About You

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required - associate's degree in a related field preferred
• Management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Ability to work extended shifts (including weekends), as needed to meet production goals.

Working Conditions

• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• Role is on-site with limited to no flexible off-site work opportunities

Compensation

• $96,831- $125,769 annually

Benefits

Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within!

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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