Assistant Plant Manager

Granite Construction

Ukiah, California

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Reporting, Crushing, Decision Support, Fast Food, Forecasting, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Keyboards, Mining Engineering, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Physical Demands, Production Support, Profit & Loss, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Team Player, Test Requirements

LOCATION

Ukiah, California

POSTED

30+ days ago

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General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager in developing, managing and maintaining profitable plant and materials operations by coordinating personnel and equipment to ensure operation efficiency and profitability.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Assist in managing one to two asphalt plants and associated sand, gravel, and crushing operations to ensure efficient production and maximum profitability
Review cost reports to ensure financial accuracy and support informed operational decision-making
Assist in preparing operating budgets and forecasting data to support planning efforts and achieve established financial goals
Track and report material production data to optimize plant resources and meet the needs of internal and external customers.
Help maintain accurate records and equipment locations to ensure effective inventory control and reduce equipment-related costs
Assist in coordinating and scheduling plant resources to maximize operational efficiency and support continuous production demands
Assist in the hiring of plant personnel to help build a qualified and productive workforce
Help coordinate and conduct safety orientations for new plant personnel to ensure safety protocols are introduced and learned
Lead weekly safety meetings as needed to reinforce safe work practices and keep staff informed of evolving safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, or Civil Engineering preferred

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience as a plant engineer, or in other plant-related roles
Knowledge of rock plants and heavy equipment, with an understanding of asphalt, aggregate, gradations, and mining practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of materials business
Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants preferred
Must have demonstrated decision making skills
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction materials
Understanding of material design, sampling & testing requirements
Understanding of construction processes

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily
A team player

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United Sta

Assistant Plant Manager

Granite Construction

Ukiah, California

About the Company

Granite Construction

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