Ready-mix Management Associate

Martin Marietta Materials; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials offers a Management Associate program designed to develop future leaders in ready-mix plant operations. You will gain exposure to production planning, inventory control, financial management, and workforce leadership under experienced Production Leaders.

The program emphasizes safety culture, process improvement, and cross-location learning, with opportunities to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Ready-Mix industry and standards.
• OSHA compliance knowledge and safety awareness is required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Learn and participate in ready-mix production and plant operations.
• Assist in coordinating daily production activities to meet product availability and customer service needs.
• Monitor plant performance to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Support batching operations and ensure products meet mix designs and quality specs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality and cost control.

Skills

Familiarity with Ready-Mix industry

OSHA compliance

Effective communicator

Time management

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Description JOB SUMMARY

Working under the guidance of experienced Production Leaders, the Management Associate participates in a structured 18-to-24-month development program that provides exposure to ready-mix plant management, workforce leadership, process improvement, production planning, inventory control, and financial management. The position allows associates to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ready-mix business while developing the leadership, technical, and business competencies required for future supervisory and management roles.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and participate in all aspects of ready-mix concrete production and plant operations.
• Assist in coordinating daily production activities to ensure product availability and customer service requirements are met.
• Monitor plant performance and production processes to maximize operational efficiency.
• Support batching operations and ensure products are produced according to approved mix designs and quality standards.
• Observe and analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for productivity and performance improvements.
• Learn operational processes associated with multiple ready-mix facilities.
• Support implementation of operational best practices across assigned locations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost control.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Martin Marietta's safety culture and core values.
• Ensure operational activities are conducted in accordance with established safety expectations.
• Learn ready-mix concrete manufacturing processes and quality assurance requirements.
• Assist quality control personnel in monitoring concrete consistency, performance, and compliance specifications.
• Develop an understanding of mix designs, aggregate characteristics, admixtures, and cementitious materials.
• Review production and test information to ensure product quality standards are achieved.
• Participate in investigations of quality concerns and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support initiatives that improve product consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Learn industry specifications, testing procedures, and quality assurance protocols.
• Assist with maintaining quality documentation and records.
• Gain exposure to workforce management, employee engagement, and performance management processes.
• Observe and learn supervisory responsibilities related to staffing, scheduling, and employee development.
• Support operational leaders in managing daily plant activities.
• Develop communication and leadership skills through direct interaction with employees, customers, and business partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mining, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Work Experience: No prior work experience is required; 6 months - 1 year of industry related internships or a combination of internships and work experience in Ready-Mix is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Familiarity with Ready-Mix industry.
  • OSHA compliance and regulations.
  • Effective communicator (written & spoken).
  • Proficient Computer skills (MS Word & Excel).
  • Time management.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.
• Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls.
• You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

• All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry, and dusty.
• Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.

Disclaimers

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

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. 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.