Asphalt Plant Area Manager

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Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH.

By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada.

CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview:

The Asphalt Area Manager will provide overall direction and leadership to the existing Hot-Mix Asphalt line of business in Eastern KY.They will be responsible for making key decisions and recommendations related to safety, profitability, plant operations, production efficiencies, capital projects, plant quality control, internal and external sales, inventory and adherence to environmental and local rules and regulations, and resource management and people development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and manage the operating budget for the fiscal year under the direction of management.
• Establish and monitor key performance goals and targets to achieve budget, company initiatives, and enhance the company’s financial returns.
• Create and manage capital improvement plans, strategic planning, and forecasts.
• Oversight, support, and management of Hot Mix Asphalt Plant operations, maintenance, and supporting transportation.
• Interface with Management, Plant Managers, Plant Operators, and Maintenance personnel for major repairs or replacements.
• Promote a safe working culture for all employees; work with safety and field personnel to minimize risk and always increase safety for employees.
• Ensure that all crews have the tools and training to always operate safely and that all federal, state, and local laws concerning safety, environment, and other applicable areas (i.e., OSHA, MSHA) are strictly enforced.
• Coordinate with construction managers and facilities to establish production schedules and efficient use of personnel to meet customer demands and optimize production capabilities.
• Interface with vendors for raw material deliveries, equipment, and plant maintenance.
• Respond to employee and customer related issues and project delivery challenges.
• Be engaged in the growth of community and customer relationships. Both individually and with internal staff.
• Conduct staff meetings with personnel and participate in management staff meetings.
• Manage personnel in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable employment laws. This includes training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding employees, disciplining employees, long term personnel development and succession planning, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of asphalt plant mechanics
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the operation of Hot-Mix Asphalt facilities, construction, or other directly related industry experience preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution preferred.
• Experience in creating, working within and/or administering an assigned budget.
• A minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated success in managing employees…