Operations Manager

Vulcan Materials Company•Fort Myers, FL

28d

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees the operations of a specific plant or production facility. The role manages production schedules, ensures quality standards, optimizes production processes, supervises plant personnel, and supports compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The Operations Manager develops and implements strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity, while collaborating with other departments to meet production goals. The role may also include budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on plant performance. The position is responsible for plant production, equipment availability and maintenance, inventory, operating budgets, financial planning, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. It also promotes a safe work environment, supports environmental compliance and permitting, and represents the company in community relations. The manager leads and develops employees, oversees hiring and other personnel decisions, and ensures employees receive appropriate training. Work takes place both indoors in an office and outdoors in a quarry or plant, potentially across multiple sites. Conditions may include working around moving machinery and at various heights, exposure to dust, fumes, and gases, and walking on uneven surfaces in changing temperatures and humidity. The role may require overnight travel and work beyond standard hours when needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supervising production employees; experience at an aggregate, sand/gravel, or asphalt plant is preferred.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices for supervising production employees.
Thorough working knowledge of plant operations, associated products and processes, and related equipment in aggregate, asphalt, or ready-mix operations.
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, including MSHA and OSHA.
Knowledge of business planning and financial forecasting requirements.
Knowledge of drilling and blasting.
Leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other software relevant to the position.
Ability to plan and manage effectively using motivation and team-building skills.
Good organizational skills and strong problem-solving skills and practices.
Flexibility to work long hours and travel when needed.
Ability to represent Vulcan professionally with customers, vendors, and internal employees.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to drive a pickup truck daily.
Ability to use computerized equipment and technology and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment requiring complex technical information and decision-making.
Ability to climb steps, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above the shoulders as needed.
Ability to perform work at various heights and around moving machinery, and to work outdoors on uneven surfaces in changing temperature and humidity conditions.

Nice To Haves

Construction materials industry experience.
Experience supervising production employees at an aggregate, sand/gravel, or asphalt plant.

Responsibilities

Ensure production levels are optimal and plant downtime is minimized; coordinate production by size with sales demand and long-range planning.
Work with quality control technicians to ensure products meet customer needs and maintain consistent product and service quality.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of stationary and mobile equipment to minimize costs and downtime and maintain availability.
Participate in developing the annual operating budget, including production volume and capital improvements.
Ensure the site meets or exceeds its operating budget.
Work with Sales to identify and resolve customer issues and concerns and improve customer satisfaction and relationships.
Implement cost-saving programs and continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
Lead daily production meetings concerning plant operations.
Promote personnel and operational safety; inspect and maintain dust control systems.
Understand waste products, their environmental impact, and their proper disposal.
Work with regional SHE employees and company officials to promote a safe workplace and comply with State and Federal rules and regulations.
Maintain inventory levels to support local sales and long-range market demands.
Manage plant financial decisions, including budgets, forecasts, inventory, labor, and capital planning, to meet financial goals.
Initiate environmental permit actions, prepare reports for public agencies, and coordinate compliance issues with Legal, counsel, and regulatory agencies.
Support community relations and legislative efforts and participate in community outreach and educational programs.
Provide leadership and maintain effective communication with division staff and plant personnel.
Coach employees and provide disciplinary counseling; handle employee relations and administer applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Identify, assess, prioritize, and resolve production and employee-related problems.
Manage and supervise hourly production and maintenance employees.
Approve employee selection, hiring, training, status changes, and separations.
Ensure employees receive the training and instructions needed to perform assigned duties.
Present complex information clearly and concisely.
Plan repair procedures and work schedules around available resources and maintain necessary inventory.
Apply knowledge of aggregate processing, including material flow, crushing, screening, and stockpiling, to optimize production and troubleshoot inefficiencies.
Use financial analysis and key indicators to evaluate options and support business decisions.
Travel overnight when required and work at multiple sites depending on business needs.
Operate a pickup truck and an automobile on plant sites and public roads.