Plant Supervisor

Vulcan Materials Company•Nashville, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor oversees day-to-day aggregate plant operations, supports efficient production, and ensures compliance with environmental requirements and company safety policies, MSHA/OSHA rules, and other regulations. The role assists the Plant Manager with mine development, including stripping and reclamation, to optimize utilization while controlling operating costs. The supervisor directs hourly employees, plans and schedules work to meet material processing needs, supports employee recruitment, coaching, discipline, and training, and collaborates with plant management and the SHE department. The role also monitors equipment and maintenance, participates in inspections and business planning, and implements cost-saving and continuous-improvement activities. Work takes place indoors in an office and outdoors in a quarry or plant. Outdoor duties may involve unprotected heights, moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, changing temperature and humidity, uneven surfaces, and the use of hand or power tools. The employee must wear required PPE and be able to lift 50 pounds, stand, sit, and walk for long periods, and drive a pickup truck daily.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 3–5 years of experience conducting land stripping and reclamation activities.
Knowledge of modern principles and practices for supervising employees.
Knowledge of mine development phases and the supervision of land clearing, stripping, and reclamation 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 organization and business-planning skills.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to establish practices and resources to meet or exceed goals.
Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to 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

BS/BA degree, associate degree, or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
Construction materials industry experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly employees performing land stripping and reclamation, and perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
Plan and prioritize objectives, maintain schedules, and meet budget parameters.
Participate in recruiting, screening, and hiring hourly employees as needed.
Schedule department requirements to support daily, weekly, and monthly material-processing activities.
Provide or assist with employee coaching and disciplinary counseling.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and instructions for 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 workplace and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal rules and regulations and 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 in regular department inspections.
Monitor plant equipment and ensure proper maintenance and repairs.
Help maintain a safe working environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures and applicable MSHA/OSHA and other regulations.