Plant Manager - Underground

Vulcan Materials Company • Franklin, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager, Underground, in Franklin, Tennessee, will safely manage all operations and functions of a 1.4M ton underground mine facility (including mine planning, drill and blast, maintenance, processing, and shipping). This position will also manage labor relations, and a workforce of approximately 37 hourly employees and 2 Supervisors.

Requirements

• Experience. 5+ years of experience in the mining industry, with at least 3+ of those years spent supervising production employees at an aggregate, sand/gravel, or asphalt plant is preferred.
• Education. A Mining or Civil Engineering Degree is preferred
• Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and guidance to employees, both direct and indirect reports, to motivate and maintain social relationships. Must have the ability to plan and manage effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Operational Knowledge. Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rock and sand mining, ready-mix concrete and/or asphalt operations and equipment, MSHA regulations, engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes.
• Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.
• Financial Knowledge. Must possess knowledge and experience managing financial performance to established targets.
• Flexibility. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety. Take an active role prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures.
• Organize and Plan Production. Plan the daily operation scheduling of plant production to ensure optimal utilization of plant equipment, personnel, and inventory requirements. Ensure optimal utilization of work procedures in regards to stripping, mining, processing, stockpiling, loading, and shipping. Maintain responsibility for all aspects of site planning and pit development.
• Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building, and supervision to all employees at the plant in order to support the operational function of the business. Work cross-functionally with HR to recruit new employees, provide merit increases, perform disciplinary actions, and evaluate the performance of employees in order to develop talent.
• Monitor Processes and Materials. Analyze production and quality control to ensure a quality product for our customers. Monitor operational reports to ensure best practices in extraction, processing, stockpiling, and re-handling, and that the product remains within target specifications. Implement and monitor a preventive maintenance program to limit work stoppages, downtime, and other disruptions.
• Ensure Economic Profit. Manage financial decisions for the plant, including budgets, forecasts, inventory management, and labor and capital planning to ensure adherence to all budgets and financial goals. Seek improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency across the plant.
• Maintain Compliance. Build a strong safety culture to ensure the plant is in compliance with Vulcan’s safety, operations, and environmental policies and procedures. Manage employee health and safety to continuously improve Vulcan’s health & safety performance.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager