Operations Leadership Development: Plant Manager Track

Vulcan Materials Company; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company offers an Operations Management Development Program in Virginia, a four-year track to prepare candidates for Plant Manager roles. Participants begin with limited supervisory duties, then assume larger leadership responsibilities across multiple facilities and travel as needed.

The program emphasizes hands-on technical training in mining and aggregate processing, plus management training in budgeting, finance, sales, HR, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Major in Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industry or related experience is helpful.
• General knowledge of business and organization practices.
• Previous intern position in construction related industry.

Responsibilities

• Work Coordination: Assist in planning schedules and assigning tasks to meet daily operational goals.
• Personnel Support: Support management with performance reviews, employee relations, and general staffing recommendations.
• Training Support: Help facilitate or coordinate employee training regarding standard work and safety procedures.
• Operational Optimization: Learn to analyze production, pit, and plant data to support resource optimization and efficiency strategies.
• Resource & Inventory Management: Understand critical inventory strategies to support operational decision-making.
• Commercial Support: Collaborate with commercial and sales teams to understand market demands and support customer fulfillment requirements.
• Compliance Monitoring: Participate in company Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs to assist with regulatory compliance, permits, and site inspection protocols.
• Operational Progression: Learn facility operations from the ground up while advancing through progressive leadership roles.
• Leadership Training: Participate in designated development programs to build technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Project Management: Coordinate and support assigned special projects as needed.
• Relationship Building: Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and local community stakeholders.
• Information Management: Maintain required operational records and documentation using internal systems.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Engineering

Business Administration

Construction Management

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Vulcan Materials Company offers an Operations Management Development Program in Virginia, a four-year track to prepare candidates for Plant Manager roles. Participants begin with limited supervisory duties, then assume larger leadership responsibilities across multiple facilities and travel as needed.

The program emphasizes hands-on technical training in mining and aggregate processing, plus management training in budgeting, finance, sales, HR, and safety.