Leadperson

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Gilmore City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Leadperson to bridge management and frontline operations at the Moore Quarry Plant. The role focuses on safe, efficient production by planning, organizing, and directing daily team assignments.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–4 years of heavy equipment experience. Strong English communication and leadership are essential for success in this safety‑sensitive, full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrates leadership and the ability to guide a team.
• Follows safety policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily work assignments of the quarry/plant team.
• Enforce all MSHA/OSHA and company safety policies.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventative maintenance.
• Maintain daily production, safety, and maintenance logs.
• Operate or supervise operation of mobile equipment as needed.
• Support planning of mining and production forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

English communication

Decision making

Team coaching

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Martin Marietta, we are always looking for the best and the brightest, for people who have the potential to be the Company's future leaders. We are building on our foundation of success by selecting the finest people and helping them realize their potential. When you decide to build your career at Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded. Under the immediate direction of the Moore Quarry Plant Manager, the Leadperson is a critical "working supervisor" role responsible for bridging the gap between management and frontline operations. The primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient production at plant or quarry operations by planning, organizing, and directing the daily work assignments of the assigned team.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce all federal (MSHA/OSHA), state, and company safety policies.
• Perform standard office duties, plant duties and operate mobile equipment
• Establish and maintain effective communication within all areas of operation
• Perform regular inspections of plant equipment for mechanical issues. Work with the maintenance team to schedule preventative maintenance and assist with repairs as needed.
• Accurately complete daily production, safety, and maintenance logs. Assist management in developing mining plans, profit plans, and monthly forecasts.
• Operate mobile equipment (loaders, dozers, haul trucks) and perform manual tasks (shoveling, sweeping, plant cleaning) to maintain housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as requested by management.
• Perform all activities in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.

Work Environment

This job operates frequently in an operations environment at a surface mine location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Qualifications and Skills

Job Requirements

• High School degree or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-4 years heavy equipment experience required.
• Must have knowledge of safety rules surrounding the functions of the position.
• Demonstrates exemplary skills in the field.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and in writing using the English language.
• Must be able to use personal computers.
• Work requires self-starter skills with people leadership skills and leading by example.
• Ability to exercise independent decision-making, prioritizes conflicting demands, and communicates with multiple associates.
• Ability to direct, motivate and coach the activities of others.
• Ability to perform well in team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, push and pull objects
• Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
• Operate hand controls with both hands, and operate foot pedals with both feet
• Normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color.
• Work requires the ability to wear hard hats, steel toe boots, hearing protection (in designated areas) protective glasses, filtering facemasks and full body harnesses when needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is a safety-sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC.