The Role and the Company

Lehigh Hanson is North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada.  We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world's largest building materials companies.
 
The Plant Manager role is based in Russellville, KY and reports directly to the Area Operations Manager.

What you'll get to do

•    Plan and direct the daily operations of a quarry producing crushed stone, including financial responsibility, supervision, and development of staff, production efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of operations
•    Identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute the plan for operational improvement
•    Identify, assess, and resolve employee issues including coaching, and counseling on behavioral issues & act as a role model and leader
•    Prepare an operational schedule and coordinate production activities
•    Work closely with Sales and Quality Control to ensure that products meet customer's needs and expectations
•    Participate in the development of annual operating and capital budgets
•    Identify key inventory items needed for maintenance projects and manage inventory
•    Interact with governmental and regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, Lehigh Hanson management, and the local community
•    Execute quarry development and mine planning; ensure accuracy of all mine production reporting
•    Ensure plant and mobile equipment are kept in good and safe working condition
•    Work in conjunction with the maintenance department to determine optimal times for production equipment repairs; troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems
•    Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of corporate guidelines, conducting training, and monitoring compliance.
•    Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance

Essential Experience and Skills

•    Bachelor's degree with mining-related discipline (Preferred) or the equivalent in relevant work experience
•    Prior supervisory experience in the crushed stone segment of an aggregate business
•    Previous experience with budgeting and financial planning of an operation
•    At least 5 years of experience and understanding crushing and process equipment
•    MSHA Part 48 training a plus
•    Must pass ATF background investigation
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent organization and time management skills
•    Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
•    Solid understanding of government regulations and demonstrated ability to impact safe working practices
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
•    Ability to communicate clear and concise instructions in a professional manner

Work Environment

•    Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.

What we have to offer 

•    Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
•    Highly competitive benefits programs
•    401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

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