Overview

PURPOSE

Primarily responsible for the attainment of production and distribution objectives for assigned asphalt plants; effective management and mentoring of subordinates to attain quality and productivity targets, compliance with legislative requirements, plant rules, safe work procedures, practices and work instructions; performs various OH&S program activities such as inspections, training and incident investigations; provides plant and onsite customer service; meets financial targets and budget objectives; interfaces with other functional groups to maintain safe and efficient facilities and processes, carries out employee and labour relations activities as required, works with key product, materials and services suppliers to ensure business needs are adequately addressed, manages operational purchasing requirements, delivers on CAPEX and special projects as business needs exist, oversees materials inventory ordering, control and administration, and works to instill a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures Environmental and Health & Safety standards are met by providing the necessary resources to promote and support Company programs, policies and practices; ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained; conducting workplace inspections, incident investigation, safe work training; providing supporting documentation and reporting, as required.
Achieve the Plant strategic objectives by planning, implementing, directing and monitoring the various activities at the plant level.
Maintains plant performance objectives by providing direction and monitoring the various activities at the plant level. Maintains Plant staff performance objectives by providing clear work direction and expectations, providing tools required for performance, supporting and coaching employees; answering grievances, planning, monitoring and appraising performance objectives.
Ensures product quality and expected customer services levels are met for assigned operational sites.
Achieves Financial Objectives by assisting regional manager in budget planning, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
Complies with Federal, State and Local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on an as needed basis.
Ensures a culture built with honesty and integrity, and compliance with company requirements.
Ensure inventories and production waste is controlled and minimised at the plants
Weekly scheduling of personnel at all the Asphalt Plants

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

Works directly with safety and environmental advisers to ensure plant performance is aligned with regulatory and company expectations for performance.
Maintains regular contact with Sales Manager and Logistics or Distribution Managers to determine customer service and driver staffing required to meet customer demands.
Interfaces regularly with Human Resources to communicate changes in staffing requirements, and to coordinate efforts for improving and addressing labor relations issues. Works with quality control team to ensure adequate plant performance, and assists with product quality troubleshooting as needed.
Works directly with regional controllers to better address business financial needs, including costs analysis, inventory management, budgeting and financial planning.
Works with procurement managers to ensure operational spending is aligned with company expectations
Regularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers, community members, and business stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and exceeded.
Maintains Plant Operations by coordinating requirements with plant engineering/maintenance, fleet, operations and dispatch departments.
Ensures proper administration/interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions, and a team spirit within the plant and Union officials
Contributes to Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred, but comparable experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Work Experience: Three (3) to Five (5) Years of Supervisory Experience.

Prior experience in Asphalt Production highly preferred.

Travel Requirements: Local travel throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania required.

Computer and Software Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (i.e. SAP), Google mail, and the Microsoft Suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Word, and an aptitude for specialized computer software and applications.

Competency Profile:

Knowledgeable with demonstrated good judgement.
Positive, can do, attitude.
Anticipation skills and demonstrated strategic foresight.
Practical application and analytical abilities.
Demonstrated ability to delegate and obtain results through others. Ability to influence direct reports to action.
Ability to build effective relationships with direct reports, key customers, suppliers and all business stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to maintain composure and a high level of professionalism when under pressure
Strong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
Sound knowledge of OH&S and environmental policies and procedures.
Experience with Unions and a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements
Concrete plant operational and maintenance knowledge and experience.
Commercial trucking knowledge and experience.
Ability to understand, analyse and interpret financial statements.

INTERNAL CONTROLS

Responsible for providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.

HEALTH & SAFETY (H&S) COMPETENCIES

Ensures alignment of H&S activities arising from H&S missions and objectives.
Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are thoroughly implemented.
Drives committed and effective incident management through active participation in incident review, investigation, and corrective action creation.
Promotes a culture of incident reporting and leading indicators, i.e., Near Misses and Visible Personal Commitment (VPC).
Exercises and encourages core H&S values including, but not limited to, developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment.

Area Manager, Asphalt - Military Veterans

Clinton, MD

Clinton, MD