Gravel Pit Supervisor: Lead Equipment & Crew

High Grade Materials Company; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Grade Materials is seeking a Gravel Pit Supervisor to lead the crew and keep production flowing at our Michigan site. You will leverage your equipment knowledge to operate and maintain crushers, screens, pumps, haul trucks, and loaders while managing daily production and safety compliance.

You will oversee personnel, training, scheduling, and reporting to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The role requires flexibility for varying shifts and overtime as needed to meet product demands.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver license.
• Clean/safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Hands-on experience with crushers, screens, pumps, haul trucks and loaders.
• Knowledge of Office systems (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Personnel management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and unite the team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass safety regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material quality and inventory to meet demand.
• Operate equipment as needed (loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck, skid steer).
• Develop and follow site production schedules and budgets; report to Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations (Safety, Environmental, Permitting, Zoning).
• Perform site and equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Manage and develop personnel including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Facilitate training including MSHA and equipment operation.
• Adapt to varying product demands and overtime as required.
• Report incidents to Human Resources and coordinate with team.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Production scheduling

Tools

Loader

Dozer

Excavator

Haul trucks

Skid steer

Microsoft Office

Job description

High Grade Materials is seeking a Gravel Pit Supervisor to lead the crew and keep production flowing at our Michigan site. You will leverage your equipment knowledge to operate and maintain crushers, screens, pumps, haul trucks, and loaders while managing daily production and safety compliance.

You will oversee personnel, training, scheduling, and reporting to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The role requires flexibility for varying shifts and overtime as needed to meet product demands.