Plant Lead

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Martin Marietta in Colorado seeks a Plant Lead to supervise daily production, organize shifts, and ensure safety and equipment reliability. You will coordinate team activities and uphold high standards of housekeeping to meet targets.

You will train staff, complete essential reports, and work with maintenance to minimize downtime while enforcing MSHA rules and safe practices across the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience, preferably in the Aggregates Industry.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory or progressive leadership experience.
• Knowledge of MSHA rules and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate and inspect plant equipment and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize employee shifts to meet production goals.
• Provide input on employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Aid in training of new hires on plant systems and safety procedures.
• Complete daily production, safety, and maintenance reports.
• Enforce safety rules per MSHA and internal standards.
• Conduct safety and housekeeping inspections to identify hazards.
• Lead daily safety meetings to promote a Guardian Angel culture.
• Operate plant machinery and mobile equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to schedule repairs and improvements.
• Maintain professional appearance and ensure product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Plant components knowledge

Production equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant 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, andmaintainingequipment reliability. The primaryobjectiveis to achieve production targets while fostering a culture of excellence, high-quality output, and meticulous housekeeping.

The Plant Lead communicatesstandards of excellence in the daily work assignments of assigned teamsto meet safetyproduction as outlined by Management. Standardsarecommunicated through stated goals, daily interaction,and team meetings.

KEYDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 toidentifyand 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.
• Assistmanagement 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 yearsofexperience,preferably in theAggregatesIndustry

Minimum of 1 yearSupervisory or progressive leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities

Production equipment operation

Troubleshooting

MSHAcompliance 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 50lbs.for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.

Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able tomaintainthree 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 depthperceptionwith or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

All duties require outside assignmentsand requireperiods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet,dryand dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85dbs.

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$30.00 -$48.00, 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.