Operations Lead

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Pension

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. in California seeks an Operations Lead to supervise daily production, ensure safety, and maintain equipment reliability.

You will coordinate shifts, train staff, and enforce MSHA rules while leading safety meetings and upholding a Guardian Angel culture on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include coordinating repairs, improving housekeeping, and contributing to long-term production forecasts in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in the Aggregates Industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA compliance and plant components; ability to troubleshoot and lead.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize employee shifts to meet daily production goals.
• Input on employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Aid in training of new hires on plant systems, safety procedures, and mobile equipment operation.
• Complete daily production, safety, and maintenance reports using company software/logs.
• Enforce safety rules and MSHA/internal standards and lead safety meetings.
• Operate plant machinery and mobile equipment to support production flow.
• Schedule and coordinate repairs with Maintenance Supervisor for conveyors, screens, crushers.
• Maintain clean, safe plant appearance and ensure product quality.
• Assist management in long-term mining plans and monthly production forecasts.
• Identify and order essential parts to minimize downtime.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Troubleshooting

MSHA compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Effective communicator

Leadership

Plant knowledge

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Lead is a \"working supervisor\" role responsible for the safe and efficient execution of daily production activities. This position bridges the gap between management and frontline operations by coordinating the work of plant employees, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining equipment reliability. The primary objective is to achieve production targets while fostering a culture of excellence, high-quality output, and meticulous housekeeping.

The Operations Lead communicates standards of excellence in the daily work assignments of assigned teams to meet safety production as outlined by Management. Standards are communicated through stated goals, daily interaction, and team meetings.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and organize employee shifts to ensure all daily work assignments meet production goals.
• Provide input on employee performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions or commendations, as necessary.
• Aid in the training of new hires and co-workers on plant systems, safety procedures, and mobile equipment operation.
• Complete daily production, safety, and maintenance reports accurately using company software and traditional logs.
• Implement and enforce all safety rules and procedures set forth by MSHA, state/local agencies, and Martin Marietta’s internal safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety, housekeeping, and mechanical inspections of all work areas to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Participate in the plant safety committee and lead daily safety meetings to keep the \"Guardian Angel\" culture at the forefront of operations.
• Operate plant machinery and mobile equipment (loaders, haul trucks, etc.) as needed to support production flow.
• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor to schedule and implement preventative and emergency repairs on conveyors, screens, and crushers.
• Maintain plant appearance standards to reflect a professional and safe environment, ensuring product quality is not compromised by debris or poor organization.
• Assist management in developing long-term mining plans, profit plans, and monthly production forecasts.
• Aid in identifying and ordering essential parts (bearings, idlers, pulleys) and supplies to minimize downtime.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Work Experience

3 - 5 years of experience, preferably in the Aggregates Industry

Minimum of 1 year Supervisory or progressive leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Production equipment operation
• Troubleshooting
• MSHA compliance and regulations
• Mechanical aptitude
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Effective communicator (written and spoken)
• Leadership
• Strong knowledge of plant components

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.

Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.

Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $50 -$60 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.

Benefits

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.

ABOUT US

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

Benefits Details

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.