Aggregate Plant Manager

BURNCO Careers•Fort Lupton, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

BURNCO is a leading supplier of construction materials, proudly serving communities across North America. We are committed to quality, safety, and customer service, and we’re building a team that reflects those same values. Are you a proven leader with deep knowledge of aggregate operations and strong business acumen? Looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive results in a dynamic environment? We are hiring a Plant Manager for our Ewing site in Colorado. If you have the skills to inspire teams, manage change, and deliver operational excellence — we want to hear from you! You will lead all aspects of our aggregate plant operations — including safety, production, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability — while driving a culture of excellence. You will ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production and guide the team toward achieving operational goals.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in the aggregate industry with knowledge of operational best practices, including mine planning, plant processes, and material flow
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage change
Experience operating heavy equipment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands while communicating effectively and resolving conflicts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong working knowledge of Excel
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check as part of the pre-employment process

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred
Preference for Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational guidance to plant personnel, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and all MSHA and environmental regulations
Enforce quality standards and hold team members accountable to performance expectations, policies, and procedures
Lead and support team members through training, mentoring, and performance guidance to foster a safe and effective workforce
Promote and maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment, fostering a culture of safety excellence
Monitor production performance, record downtime, and maintain accurate training and operational records
Identify opportunities to improve production processes and participate in business-related improvement projects
Assist in developing and executing short- to mid-term mine plans to meet operational targets
Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, submit and track work orders, coordinate repairs, and minimize equipment downtime
Manage inventory levels, ensure accurate production reporting, and reconcile data with inventory flyovers
Order parts, materials, and supplies as needed, accurately track spending, and ensure production costs remain within budget
Communicate with the sales team to ensure product supply meets sales demand and address customer service issues
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and escalate operational concerns
Assist in defining, planning, and delivering capital or process improvement projects
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and company objectives