Assistant Plant Manager

CalPortland; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company with over 130 years of experience in the building industry! As an Assistant Plant Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing aggregate and asphalt processing facilities, ensuring operational efficiency, and promoting safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost family coverage and a company-funded pension program. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

Low-cost family coverage premiums

Company-paid life/AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401k/Company Funded Pension Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organization, and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager in overseeing daily mining and production activities.
• Analyze operational efficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Ensure high environmental standards and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

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**Please note that this position is located in DuPont, WA. Relocation assistance is available. Come work for a company that has been around for over 130 years and continues to grow and play a significant role in the building of America!**

The Assistant Plant Manager will assist the Plant Manager in daily management and supervision of aggregate and asphalt processing facilities. They will help prepare operational and capital budgets, as well as monitor production, inventories, and costs. The Assistant Plant Manager will analyze operational efficiencies and recommend improvements.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

$110,000 - $115,000 annually/DOE

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plant Manager in overseeing daily mining, aggregate processing, and asphalt production; help set up and supervise daily crew activities in all these operations
• Assist in the preparation and management of operational and capital budgets, update forecasts, and prepare periodic reports and presentations on the status of operations
• Responsible for daily production reporting and inventory management
• Help ensure that products meet specifications and high standards of quality
• Analyze equipment use, mining activity, and plant processes for efficiency, power/fuel utilization, and costs; initiate recommendations for improvement
• Promote a strong safety culture, oversee safe work practices, and provide safety training
• Ensure high environmental standards with mine-site reclamation, air emissions, water quality, and material handling
• Help ensure high customer service levels and client satisfaction
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, and communicate and implement them within the team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Preferred:

• Previous industry experience or exposure
• Familiarity with systematic engineering thought processes and problem-solving
• SAP knowledge

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check. Some positions require ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.