Asphalt Plant Manager

Position Title: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Asphalt
Reports to: Asphalt Operations Manger
Salary Level: Commensurate upon experience
Location: Wichita, KS

Position Summary:
The position of Plant Manager will be tasked with directing and managing all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance and quality while maintaining a safety-first attitude. This position requires management resources in adherence with all company standards, policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all federal and state regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, KDHE etc. This position will need to be able to provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision with an emphasis on employee development.

Essential Functions:

• Establish a culture that supports safety. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures.
• Plan and direct the daily operations at asphalt plant(s).
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Establish scheduling for oil deliveries and plant run times.
• Implements and monitors procedures to maximize plant efficiency while controlling cost of production.
• Able to work with operations to develop forecasts, operating budgets, capital budgets and other financial planning needed to operate business successfully.
• Coordinate maintenance projects, service work, and repairs to ensure proper utilization and maintenance of all equipment so that costs and downtime are minimized and all equipment is available when needed.
• Must have the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in supervising subordinates. These tasks include but are not limited to: interviewing, delegating responsibilities and tasks, performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplining.
• Ensures utilization of company processes for reporting, monitoring and tracking of production and maintenance activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management operations with 5-7 years of experience preferred.
• Familiarity with production, equipment, maintenance or quality control. Proficient knowledge of MSHA safety requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and ability to adapt to other computer software systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will directly supervise four to six asphalt supervisors and oversee 30 to 40 asphalt plant employees.

Working Conditions:
Consists of both office setting and on-site at plants. Office environment will include suitable work areas and standard office equipment. On site work consists of activities which include navigating heights, machinery and exposure to elements such as dust, changes in temperature and weather. Required safety equipment will be issued and policies and procedures focused on safety will apply.

Physical/Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. May occasionally deal with heights. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees and managers. Effective conflict resolution abilities. Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Ability to read, write and do mathematics.

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Why work for us:
Cornejo is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with the Wichita community and strive to provide the best possible materials and services in our industry. To do that, we employ passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated, dependable, and ready to make a difference.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Plant Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement