The Aggregate Manager role at Colas Inc. offers a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class team in Cape Girardeau, MO. As a leading company in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence. You will coordinate activities related to the production and delivery of ready-mix, aggregates, and asphalt products, focusing on safety, compliance, sales, customer service, and quality control.
Main Responsibilities
Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams.
Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow the code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies.
Train and develop employees to perform at their highest level.
Effectively manage the work environment to ensure safety, environmental, regulatory, and production targets are met.
Ensure continual compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
Manage the activities of the quarry and pit crews to meet established business and production objectives.
Develop and support positive customer relationships to drive aggregate, ready-mix, and asphalt sales; respond quickly to customer needs.
Work with the quality control team to meet customer demand and manage production and dispatch of materials meeting required specifications.
Assist with the revision of production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operational issues.
Assist with maintenance scheduling and coordinate maintenance of equipment to keep equipment and facilities in top condition to optimize production flow.
Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to email correspondence, timecard entry, handling documents and electronic files, etc.
Actively support and lead Company initiatives related to safety and employee development.
Monitor housekeeping of plants to ensure plant sites are clean and organized.
Education
Degree or equivalent experience in mining, manufacturing, civil, or a related engineering field preferred.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required, commercial license a plus.
MSHA certification or ability to obtain certification required.
Skills
3-5 years of progressive experience with aggregate production processes, including plant/crushing operations.
1-2 years of experience leading and managing employees preferred.
Proven track record of maintaining a safe work culture.
Self-directed, committed, and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance.
Basic computer skills using MS Office and similar programs.
Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
Ability to effectively troubleshoot and solve problems.
Knowledge of rules/regulations governed by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including OSHA/MSHA, DEQ, and DOT applicable to the position.
Physical Requirements
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), as required by company safety guidelines.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects.
Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing (hear, talk, read, type, write).
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and walk across uneven terrain.
Frequent exposure to typical production plant/aggregate site conditions, including dust and loud noise, heavy equipment/machinery, and all-weather conditions.
Travel, including overnight stays away from home, may be required.