Plant Supervisor

Vulcan Materials Company•Forest Park, GA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production and compliance with environmental regulations. The role assists the Plant Manager with mine development, including stripping and reclamation operations, to achieve optimum utilization at the lowest operating cost. The supervisor helps maintain a safe working environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures and applicable MSHA, OSHA, and other regulations. This position supervises hourly employees involved in land stripping and reclamation, plans and schedules work to support production requirements, provides or assists with employee coaching and discipline, and ensures employees receive appropriate training. The Plant Supervisor works with the SHE department, company officials, and plant management to support regulatory compliance, mine development, and reclamation activities. The role also contributes to cost-saving and continuous-improvement initiatives, business planning, inspections, and monitoring and maintaining plant equipment. Work takes place both indoors in an office and outdoors at the quarry or plant.

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, including land clearing, stripping, and reclamation for sand and aggregate facilities.
Ability to be hands-on and perform work when called upon.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
Ability to develop and establish departmental performance measurements; good organization and business-planning skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills and practices.
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.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
Construction materials industry experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly employees conducting land stripping and reclamation activities; perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
Plan and prioritize objectives, maintain schedules, and meet budget parameters.
Participate in recruiting hourly employees, which may include screening and hiring.
Schedule departmental 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 requirements.
Work with the SHE department and company officials to promote a safe work environment, comply with state and federal regulations, and ensure adherence to site SHE policies and practices.
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 and maintain plant equipment and ensure proper maintenance and repairs.