Russell Standard - Plant Manager

Russell Standard is seeking a Plant Manager for its facility in Baltimore, MD.

Join Russell Standard and work at the intersection of road preservation and asphalt science. From asphalt emulsions to specialty products, we create quality materials to solve almost any problem, as well as preserve existing roads with a range of treatments. This contributes to the building of safe, durable, and cost-effective roadways for communities across the US. In turn, these quality infrastructures help to connect goods and services with those who need them.

Our products are great. But as a company, we know we are only as good as our people. Join our team and help move our communities and country forward.

Summary

The Plant Manager is vital to the overall operation of the plant and facilities. Plant Managers lead and direct the team for the day-to-day operations and production of asphalt.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises all plant personnel
• Determines personnel schedules and coordination of work
• Ensures product compliance with all company and all governmental agency (local, state, and federal) regulations
• Ensures environmental compliance with all company and all governmental agency (local, state, and federal) regulations
• Plans and oversees all preventative maintenance, maintenance projects, repairs, and contractors
• Works to achieve annual budget and control plant costs
• Follows and promotes all safety policies and practices
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Education

Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years in management and/or leadership position
• Minimum of five (5) years in construction, manufacturing, or production
• Basic understanding of chemical and mechanical engineering
• Solid math and reading skills, and the ability to understand technical manuals
• Aptitude for learning new tasks and skills

Preferred

• Education in business, engineering, trades, or related discipline
• Basic knowledge of laboratory functions

Job Requirements

• Ability to work in and lead a team. as well as the ability to work independently without close supervision
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to be flexible in scheduling
• Ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds, occasionally enter confined spaces, tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalt operation
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing
• Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

Work Environment

This position requires its responsibilities to be performed in an asphalt emulsions manufacturing plant. Plants are outdoors and may require that work be done in adverse weather condition. Work conditions may involve exposure to hot materials, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases, and other substances used in a construction environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Russell Standard is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conduct and civil responsibility. The company does not discriminate in hiring, training, or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Russell Standard intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant, professional, and free from intimidation, hostility, or other offenses that might interfere with work performance.

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and background check.