Assistant Plant Manager

Vulcan Materials Company; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in construction aggregates as an Assistant Plant Manager. You will oversee plant operations, prioritize safety, and lead a team to optimize production and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a positive work environment focused on teamwork and communication.

Benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Development programs

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production employees, preferably in aggregates or asphalt.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Understanding of mining and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and ensure compliance with policies.
• Schedule daily plant operations and manage employee relations.
• Analyze production and implement preventive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Operational Knowledge

Financial Knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Plant Manager (2500017L)

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

We foster a dynamic culture where career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. Every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You’ll Do:

1. Promote Safety: Prioritize safety for yourself and others to ensure all plants have zero accidents and comply with all policies and procedures.
2. Organize and Plan Production: Schedule daily plant operations to optimize utilization of equipment, personnel, and inventory, covering all aspects from stripping to shipping.
3. Manage Employee Relations: Provide leadership, training, team building, and supervision. Work with HR on recruitment, performance evaluation, and talent development.
4. Monitor Processes and Materials: Analyze production and quality control to ensure product quality and implement preventive maintenance programs.
5. Ensure Economic Profit: Manage financial decisions including budgets, forecasts, inventory, and labor and capital planning. Identify cost reduction and efficiency improvement activities.
6. Maintain Compliance: Build a safety culture and ensure compliance with safety, operational, and environmental policies. Manage health and safety of employees.

Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Experience: Supervising production employees, preferably at an aggregate, sand/gravel, or asphalt plant.
• Leadership and Management Skills: Strong leadership, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
• Operational Knowledge: Understanding of mining, concrete, asphalt operations, MSHA regulations, engineering principles, and quality control.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to motivate, build teams, and communicate effectively.
• Financial Knowledge: Experience in managing financial performance to targets.
• Flexibility: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.

What You’ll Like About Us:

• Great company culture focused on trust, teamwork, and communication.
• Industry leader in health and safety standards.
• Meaningful work impacting infrastructure across the U.S.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Development programs to support your growth.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to a diverse workforce and equal opportunity employment. Consideration is given without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or medical needs related to pregnancy or childbirth.