Plant Operations Supervisor – Aggregates & Materials

Granite Construction; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated in Reno, NV, is seeking a seasoned Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates.

You will direct daily work, ensure safe practices, manage maintenance, and work toward cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

Requires 6+ years in plant supervision, high school diploma, bachelor’s preferred; strong MS Office skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in plants supervision.
• Knowledge of materials business and Hot Mix Asphalt/Aggregate Plants.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise workers associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregate or related construction materials to ensure proper manpower and inventory levels are maintained.
• Direct assigned work in accordance with area operation to ensure profitability, safe work practices, and environmental/legal compliance.
• Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and equipment to ensure operating effectiveness and improve efficiencies.
• Manage and schedule the maintenance of all plant equipment for assigned facility to ensure all plant equipment is up and running in a timely manner and no work is delayed; maintain equipment files as necessary including inventory, repair, maintenance, oil sampling, and servicing to ensure preservation of company investments.
• Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and forecasting data to meet established goals.
• Inspect work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used meet branch standards.
• Provide workers with tools, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform weekly tailgate safety meetings and daily “take 5’s” to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Plant supervision

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Budgeting/forecasting

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Granite Construction Incorporated in Reno, NV, is seeking a seasoned Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates.

You will direct daily work, ensure safe practices, manage maintenance, and work toward cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

Requires 6+ years in plant supervision, high school diploma, bachelor’s preferred; strong MS Office skills and a valid driver’s license.