Plant & Sales Operations Manager

Granite Construction•The Woodlands, TX

23h

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position provides leadership and strategic direction to ensure long-term profitability. Responsibilities include managing construction materials operations, market development, sales strategy, plant cost, engineering activities, and resource development. The role also involves aligning with regional management, collaborating with Construction Managers to identify growth opportunities, and fostering alliances with customers, vendors, and subcontractors for successful business execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related fields providing or equivalent experience in Plants and Materials.
Minimum 10 years experience.
5+ yrs management experience
Knowledge and experience with Concrete Batch Plants and Aggregate Plants preferred.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of materials (technology, equipment, methods, quality, delivery optimizations), company policies, procedures and standards.
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills required.
Outstanding customer service, public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize resources, people and projects
Sound decision making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate
Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
Excellent consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and all types of customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges
Ability to work in a high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
Able to occasionally travel overnight.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), JWS, and other materials/plants software.
Team player
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Concrete Batch Plants and Aggregate Plants preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the entire Construction Materials Business in the Region to ensure that strategic growth activities for the materials business are in alignment with regional management.
Conduct market analysis and gather information by developing key contacts through networking to identify new business opportunities, collecting competitor information to assess capabilities and offerings, and developing a regional materials strategy.
Work with Regional Manager and Construction Managers to identify and analyze current and future construction materials growth opportunities to ensure long-term profitability goals are met.
Build and maintain a culture of operational efficiency and strategic alliances with customers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure the team “delivers the goods” in its construction materials business.
Develop and maintain relationships by engaging with current and potential customers to meet sales targets, interfacing with stakeholders to understand needs and identify leads, building relationships with internal and external customers to develop value solutions, and fostering relationships with clients to promote interests.
Approve all materials-related transactions, purchase requisitions, and change requests to meet corporate and business unit objectives. They must monitor compliance with company, client, and project policies and procedures to maintain adherence to Granite’s core values. The responsibilities include approving transactions and managing materials functions: Approval of all materials transactions, purchase requisitions, and change requests Managing materials sales functions
Optimize plant operations and manage resources by determining manpower, inventory, equipment, and schedules for optimal performance, analyzing production and cost reports to achieve financial goals, and developing strategies with the local team to optimize margins and meet sales targets.
Monitor all company, client, and project policies and procedures to ensure Granite’s core values are maintained.
Coordinate and facilitate operations by working with equipment and construction departments, leading teams to secure operational sites and obtain permits, and negotiating agreements with landowners and stakeholders.
Ensure the recruiting, staffing and development of our materials personnel enables strategic objectives are met.
Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs to ensure a safe work environment.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.