Production Management Associate

Martin Marietta Materials; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Martin Marietta invites talented individuals to join its Management Associate Program in Ames, IA. The 18–24 month training develops production and leadership skills in the Aggregates business. Upon completion, associates may be promoted to foreman or other roles, advancing toward management leadership.

Relocation assistance is available. The program emphasizes learning, teamwork, and adherence to high ethical standards while preparing future plant leaders for a dynamic, value-driven

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with a valid driver's license.
• No prior full-time experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn technical processes and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to ethics, safety, and environmental measures.
• Uses engineering principles to assist in pit development, plant design, and improving production.
• Operates and maintains plant equipment (crushers, screens, conveyors, etc.).
• Assists in blasting, including drill layout and loading shots.
• Completes quality control tests.
• Provides high level customer service following procedures.
• Observes traits of high-performing managers at Martin Marietta.
• Provides leadership and direction for staff as needed.
• Ensures activities comply with company mission, vision, values and policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Description

The Martin Marietta Management Associate Program is an investment in you. It is our way of selecting and developing the very best people and it is your portal to a challenging and rewarding career. When you join our team, you bring to the table your own unique talents along with shared values of excellence and integrity. Together, we can help you realize your potential. Our associates grow to become valuable Company leaders.Relocation assistance is available.

Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Management Associate will enter an 18 to 24-month formal training program to learn the Aggregates business and develop production and leadership skills. Upon successful completion of the program, the individual will be considered for promotion to a production Foreman position, or another relevant position, as the first step in their management career. This is an entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and enforces prescribed ethics, safety and environmental measures.
• Uses engineering principles to assist in pit development, plant design, and improving production capacities.
• Operates and maintains equipment throughout the plant including but not limited to crushers, screens, conveyors, and heavy off-road equipment.
• Assists in the blasting process including laying out drill patterns and loading shots.
• Becomes skilled at completing quality control tests.
• Provides a high level of customer service by following established procedures and through personal actions.
• Becomes familiar with the traits of high-performing managers in Martin Marietta.
• Provides leadership and direction for other employees as needed.
• Ensures all activities are performed in accordance with the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with the Company's policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.

Qualifications and skills

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management and a valid driver's license.
• Familiarity and knowledge of mining and aggregates industry.
• No prior full-time experience required.
• Individual must possess: the ability to learn technical processes, high-level verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word and Excel) needed.
• Previous industry exposure or experience useful.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

Benefits

• Medical Prescription Drug
• Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Plan Paid Holidays and Vacation 401(k) with Company matching Pension Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Options Employee Life Insurance Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program - for dependent children Matching Gift Program New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.