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INTRODUCTION

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way:

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JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production, and compliance with environmental regulations. The Plant Supervisor assists the Plant Manager in the management of mine development through stripping & reclamation operations to achieve optimum utilization at the lowest operating cost. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by enforcing the company’s safety policies and procedures, MSHA/OSHA and other regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping & reclamation functions. May perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
• Must have good planning skills and able to prioritize objectives.
• Possess results-oriented skills, maintain scheduling while meeting budget parameters.
• Participates in the recruitment process which may include screening and hiring hourly employees.
• Schedules department requirements to support daily, weekly and monthly activities to meet the needs of material processing operations.
• Individual provides/assists with coaching and disciplinary counseling to employees under his or her area of responsibility.
• Ensures that employees receive proper training and instructions to perform job duties.
• Schedule and assign employee’s work based on production needs (manpower planning).
• Works with SHE department and Company officials to promote a safe work environment that meets all State and Federal rules and regulations and ensures that the plant meets all SHE policies and practices at the site location.
• Works closely with plant management personnel to ensure that mine development & reclamation activities meets their needs and expectations.
• Works on the implementation of cost saving programs and/or continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
• Participates in Operations short and long range business planning.
• Participate in department inspections on a regular basis.
• Monitor and maintain plant equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership Skills - Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.
• Problem Prevention/Solving - Asks series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.
• Product Knowledge - Understands and can explain succinctly Vulcan’s products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits and limitations.
• Good Judgment - Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of one's actions.
• Business Understanding - Thorough understanding of Vulcan’s business purpose. Recognizes business constraints - what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain positions.
• Resourceful - Deals skillfully and promptly with new situations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma required. BS / BA degree, Associates degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years experience in conducting land stripping & reclamation activities.

One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Construction materials industry experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of supervising employees.
• Knowledge and understanding all phases of mine development to supervise the operations of land clearing, stripping, and reclamation for sand & aggregate facilities.
• Ability to be hands-on and perform work when called upon.
• Able to understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Able to develop and establish performance measurements for department; good organization and business planning skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and practices.
• Able to establish practices and develop resources to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis.
• Ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Work environment will be both indoors in an office and outside in the quarry or plant. In the office employee will occasionally be required to sit at a desk or operator's station. In the outside setting employee will perform activities in unprotected heights, around moving machinery, be exposed to dust, fumes and gases; may be required to use hand tools or power tools. Outside setting will expose employee to changes in temperature/humidity and will require walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making. Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.