Plant Manager

Plant ManagerJob Requirements: Number of Openings: 1 Job Title: Plant Manager Occupational Category: Please choose the most appropriate choice based on the Job Title and Description. Duties and Responsibilities of Job: Build Your Career at H.G. Meigs The Plant Manager is considered the key leader in managing the day-to-day operations of the asphalt plant and is accountable for achieving business results. The Plant Manager will be expected to ensure overall operational excellence, including production, quality control/assurance, energy efficiency, maintenance, capital projects, environmental concerns, health and safety issues, customer/community relations and employee training and development.Essential FunctionsProvide day to day leadership and development of employees of the plant operationsComplete and communicate calculations and reports for plant metrics such as man hours, product inventory, process codes, etcEnsure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance for plant operations and productsBuild and maintain a strong functional team through effective recruiting, training, coaching, team building, employee development and succession planningOversee quality assurance and quality control complianceWork with sales and supply contacts to coordinate and forecast production schedulesAct as point of contact for customers, sales, general public, regulatory officials, and business leadersDevelop multi-year facility maintenance plan, oversee all contractors and maintenance related activities, and utilize plan to create financial justifications for capital expenditure requestsReinforce a culture focused on teamwork, effective communication and problem solving through daily discussion and decision-making involvementEnsure plant practices align with overall business strategy and goalsProduce creative solutions and use appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve plant issues such as formulation trouble, employee conflicts, material shortages, and process breakdownsEnsure flexibility in staffing and scheduling by cross-training employees and having the ability to execute operations jobs and tasks as neededThis role is responsible for the outcomes of decisions including, daily production, scheduling, process improvement, employee training and development, and will have involvement in decisions regarding expenditures, talent acquisition decisions, and disciplinary actionsSupervise crews to obtain top-quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, teamwork, and prideReview and verify employee time sheets and submit to payroll officer on specified day. Ensure that hours are assigned properlyEvaluate employees' skills and abilities to suggest and initiate staffing, training, development, scheduling, and succession planning needsInitiate plant employee life cycle events including identifying staffing needs, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminationsAdditional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.Education QualificationsRequired High School or EquivalentPreferred Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Construction, Business, or related fieldExperience QualificationsRequired 3+ years of relevant work experienceRequired Proven leadership and management experiencePreferred Experience with liquid asphalt processing, emulsions, chemical processing, refining operations or other similar industriesPreferred Experience with pumps and heating technologies including hot oil, steam, and heat exchanger systemsSkills and AbilitiesMentoring and leadership skillsTechnical knowledge of asphalt and/or manufacturing productionExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to create positive employee