Gravel Pit Supervisor

High Grade Materials Company has been a family-owned concrete company since 1975 that has grown to be a large supplier of concrete, sand, gravel and other aggregate products in Michigan’s lower peninsula. With multiple locations throughout lower Michigan, we Strive to accommodate our customer’s needs, such as supplying quality concrete, providing prompt service and being flexible in scheduling deliveries. We understand that if we do our job well, it will help you be successful with yours.

We are dedicated to doing business ethically and to being focused on our customers and employees. We strongly believe that our foundation is built on the work ethic, honesty, integrity, and drive of our employees. We maintain a strong commitment in the support of our employees and strive to maintain a strong company culture.

**General Summary**

Under the direction of the Director of Aggregate Operations and the Aggregate Area Manager, the Gravel Pit Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company’s gravel pits. This includes leading the daily task of production requirements in regard to safety, quality, productivity, maintenance and personnel management.

**Essential Functions**
- Maintains proper material quality and inventory levels of material to meet demand
- Occasionally may be required to operate various equipment such as loader, dozer, excavator, haul truck, skid steer to run materials thru a wash plant or dry screener.
- Development and adherence to site production schedules, budgets, production, and cost management. Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and communication to Manager.
- Assure adherence to all State, Federal, local regulations including Safety, Environmental, Permitting, and Zoning.
- Performs site and basic equipment maintenance/repairs and housekeeping duties. Responsible for keeping property in an organized, clean, professional manner.
- Responsible for keeping company property clean and maintained
- Personnel management and development, including but not limited to: hiring employees, training, disciplinary measures, termination.
- Responsible for facilitating training of new employees including MSHA and equipment training.
- Must be willing to work according to the company’s product demand
- Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations
- Responsible for reporting all incidents/injuries to Human Resources as soon as they occur
- Communicates with others within the company on inventory and day-to-day operations
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education**
- High School Diploma or equivalent

**Employment Requirements/Qualifications**
- Possession of a valid driver license
- Clean/safe driving record
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
- Hands on experience and knowledge of crushers, screens, pumps, haul trucks and loaders is required
- Knowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel; other industry specific computer programs
- Personnel management experience preferred
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to motivate and unite the team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to remain calm under stressful situations
- General industrial maintenance/repair knowledge a plus
- Must have the physical ability to: climb, stoop, bend, squat, twist, frequently lift up to 50 lbs. stretch, drive/sit
- Adhere to all safety regulations including company policies, State, and Federal regulations
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours vary; overtime work; Saturdays and nights, may be required

**Working Conditions**
- Traveling between locations is a must; traveling will consume approximately 50% of the time. Works in an office setting 10% of the time, the other 40% will be spent outside working in a gravel pit exposed to various weather conditions ranging from extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, ice and wind
- Exposure to all types of terrain ranging from uneven, slippery, and soft ground
- Exposure to people in various types of emotional conditions

**Compensation**
- Hourly wage based on experience
- Discretionary bonus program
- Health Insurance available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Company offers no cost health insurance for employee's and family.
- Dental, vision, voluntary life, short and long term disability, accident, hospital confinement, critical illness, legal plan and identity theft/fraud protection plan available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.
- Immediate eligibility for holiday pay
- Immediate accumulation of sick time
- Paid vacation time
- 401k eligible after a full quarter of service with the company; up to 3% employer match, after 1 year of service

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)