Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Arcosa Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid weekly

Annual performance increase

401K program with employer matching

Room for growth and career advancement

Health insurance

Dental & vision Insurance

Paid life Insurance

Paid short term disability

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Arcosa Crushed Concrete in Houston is seeking an experienced plant operations leader to own overall plant operations, including production, material handling, inventory and logistics, to meet throughput, quality and profitability targets.

You will lead a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with environmental and labor regulations, supervise staff, manage scheduling and performance, and collaborate with Area Manager, Sales and Dispatch to optimize operations and maintain product availability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aggregate recycling operations or other process/production environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods at conveyor belt operation.
• Ability to climb heights of 20 feet regularly.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in dusty, wet, and loud environment.
• Must wear safety gear including hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, steel toed boots, ear plugs, gloves and related items.

Responsibilities

• Own overall plant operations (production, material handling, inventory, and logistics) to meet throughput, quality, and profitability targets.
• Lead safety culture: conduct/oversee daily safety meetings, enforce ARC 100 and company safety programs, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including environmental and labor regulations.
• Plan and direct daily operations; monitor workflow and KPIs; identify and implement operational improvements and cost savings.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability: ensure preventive maintenance programs are followed, coordinate repairs and downtime planning, and verify maintenance documentation.
• Supervise, coach, and develop plant personnel; manage scheduling, timekeeping, attendance, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Communicate routinely with Area Manager, Sales, and Dispatch regarding inbound/outbound materials, quantities, trucking needs, and upcoming work.
• Support customer and vendor relationships; ensure product availability and service meet expectations.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation; stay current through training and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety culture

Team supervision

Process optimization

Environmental compliance

Reporting & documentation

Job description

Arcosa Crushed Concrete in Houston is seeking an experienced plant operations leader to own overall plant operations, including production, material handling, inventory and logistics, to meet throughput, quality and profitability targets.

You will lead a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with environmental and labor regulations, supervise staff, manage scheduling and performance, and collaborate with Area Manager, Sales and Dispatch to optimize operations and maintain product availability.