Lead Person

Martin Marietta; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Lead Person at Forks Of The River Quarry in Knoxville, TN. The role emphasizes safety, dependable performance, and communication of standards across the team to achieve safe production as directed by management.

The ideal candidate will guide daily tasks, supervise maintenance, and participate in safety and performance reviews while traveling between quarry locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious mindset and ability to enforce standards.
• Strong communication and team coordination abilities.
• Ability to learn to operate various equipment and assist with maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard office duties, plant duties, equipment repairs and operate mobile equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective communication within all areas of operation.
• Perform regular safety, housekeeping and mechanical inspections across the operation.
• Implement and apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures per agency and company standards.
• Collaborate with Sr. Team Coordinator and Production Supervisor to ensure scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for team members.
• Participate on the plant safety committee.
• Assist Plant Manager and supervisors in developing mining, profit plans, AFEs, and monthly forecasts.
• Complete daily production, safety, and maintenance reports accurately.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and product quality per standards.
• Assist in training co-workers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position involves various manual tasks including, but not limited to, the following: shoveling; sweeping; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking. Willingness to learn to operate various equipment, such as a skid steer, backhoe, pavers, rollers, etc.

What To Expect

Martin Marietta is seeking a Lead Person to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for communicating standards of excellence in the daily work assignments of assigned team in order to meet safe production as outlined by Management. The Lead person will communicate standards through stated goals, daily interactions, team meetings, providing input on employee performance evaluations, and recommending disciplinary actions. This position requires travel from the quarry to other locations.

A Typical Day For A(n) Lead Person May Include

• Performing standard office duties, plant duties, equipment repairs and operates mobile equipment
• Establishing and maintains effective communications within all areas of operation
• Performing regular inspections for safety, housekeeping and mechanical issues in all areas of the operation
• Implementing and applying all safety rules, regulations and procedures of mine and property as set forth by federal, state, and local agencies and policies, as well as company guidelines and safety standards
• Working closely with the Sr. Team Coordinator and Production Supervisor to insure implementation of scheduled maintenance on all equipment
• Completing annual performance evaluations on team members
• Participating on plant safety committee
• Working with the Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, and Sr. Team Coordinator in developing mining plans, profit plans, AFE'S, and monthly forecast
• Completing daily production, safety and maintenance reports accurately
• Maintaining plant housekeeping and appearance standards and product quality as established by federal, state, and local agencies and policies, as well as company guidelines and safety standards
• Aiding in the training of co-workers as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position.
• Have three (3) years of experience in in the building materials, mining or aggregates industry.

Forks Of The River Quarry

Knoxville, TN

Hours: 7AM - 5PM, weekends as necessary