Plant Supervisor

Vulcan Materials Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production and strict regulatory compliance.

You will assist the Plant Manager in mine development through stripping and reclamation, manage hourly staff, enforce safety policies, control costs, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising hourly or frontline production staff.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Experience in cost controls and operating within budgets.
• Familiarity with safety regulations (MSHA/OSHA) and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping and reclamation.
• Plans and prioritizes objectives to meet production targets.
• Maintains scheduling within budget parameters.
• Participates in recruitment and onboarding of hourly staff.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborates with SHE department to promote safe work environment.
• Drives cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Supports mine development and reclamation activities.
• Involves in department inspections and production planning.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Product Knowledge

Good Judgment

Business Understanding

Resourceful

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Summary

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production, and compliance with environmental regulations. The Plant Supervisor assists the Plant Manager in the management of mine development through stripping & reclamation operations to achieve optimum utilization at the lowest operating cost. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by enforcing the company’s safety policies and procedures, MSHA/OSHA and other regulations.

Essential Functions

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping & reclamation functions. May perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
• Must have good planning skills and able to prioritize objectives.
• Posses results-oriented skills, maintain scheduling while meeting budget parameters.
• Participates in the recruitment process which may include screening and hiring hourly employees
• Schedules department requirements to support daily, weekly and monthly activities to meet the needs of material processing operations
• Individual provides/assists with coaching and disciplinary counseling to employees under his or her area of responsibility.
• Ensures that employees receive proper training and instructions to perform job duties
• Schedule and assign employee’s work based on production needs (manpower planning)
• Works with SHE department and Company officials to promote a safe work environment that meets all State and Federal rules and regulations and ensures that the plant meets all SHE policies and practices at the site location
• Works closely with plant management personnel to ensure that mine development & reclamation activities meets their needs and expectations
• Works on the implementation of cost saving programs and/or continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency
• Participates in Operations short and long range business planning
• Participate in department inspections on a regular basis
• Monitor and maintain plant equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs

Critical Competencies

• Leadership Skills - Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.
• Problem Prevention/Solving - Asks series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.
• Product Knowledge - Understands and can explain succinctly Vulcan’s products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits and limitations.
• Good Judgment - Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of ones' actions.
• Business Understanding - Thorough understanding of Vulcan’s business purpose. Recognizes business constraints - what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain positions.
• Resourceful - Deals skillfully and promptly with new situations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.