Plant Supervisor

Vulcan Materials Company; Grayson (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Georgia seeks a Plant Supervisor to oversee day-to-day aggregate plant operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and assist with mine development through stripping and reclamation to achieve optimum utilization at the lowest operating cost.

This role emphasizes strong planning, scheduling, and coaching abilities to maintain production targets while upholding safety policies and environmental regulations at the Grayson, GA site.

Qualifications

• Oversee hourly employees and ensure safety training.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA/OSHA and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees in land stripping and reclamation operations.
• Plan and prioritize department objectives to meet production targets.
• Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly activities to support plant operations.
• Coach and discipline employees as needed and provide training.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Scheduling

Coaching

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

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.