Sand & Gravel Plant Supervisor - Night Shift

Vulcan Materials Company•Dernal, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor oversees day-to-day aggregate plant operations to support efficient production and compliance with environmental requirements. The role assists the Plant Manager with mine development, including stripping and reclamation, to achieve optimum utilization at the lowest operating cost. The supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures and applicable MSHA, OSHA, and other regulations. The supervisor plans and schedules work, assigns employees according to production needs, and supports recruitment, training, coaching, and disciplinary counseling. The role works with the SHE department, company officials, and plant management to meet safety and operational requirements, and contributes to cost-saving and continuous-improvement efforts, business planning, inspections, and plant equipment maintenance. The work is performed both in an office and outdoors in a quarry or plant environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three to five years of experience conducting land stripping and reclamation activities.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices for supervising employees.
Knowledge of mine development phases and of land clearing, stripping, and reclamation operations at sand and aggregate facilities.
Ability to perform hands-on work when needed.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
Ability to develop department performance measures, with strong organization and business-planning skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish practices and develop resources to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, sit, and walk for long periods.
Ability to drive a pickup truck daily.
Ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment involving complex technical information and decision-making, and to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
Experience in the construction materials industry.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly employees conducting land stripping and reclamation activities, and perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
Plan and prioritize objectives, maintain schedules, and meet budget parameters and production deadlines.
Participate in recruiting, screening, and hiring hourly employees as applicable.
Schedule department requirements to support daily, weekly, and monthly material-processing operations.
Provide or assist with employee coaching and disciplinary counseling.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and instructions to perform their duties.
Schedule and assign employee work based on production needs and manpower planning.
Work with the SHE department and company officials to promote a safe workplace and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and site SHE policies.
Coordinate with plant management to ensure mine development and reclamation activities meet operational needs and expectations.
Implement cost-saving programs and continuous-improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
Participate in short- and long-range operations business planning.
Participate regularly in department inspections.
Monitor plant equipment and ensure proper maintenance and repairs.