Summary/Objective

Responsible for overall direction of Aggregate Recycle Yards, Sand & Gravel and Aggregate Rail Yards operations, for the Houston District operations. Will lead and grow all aspects of aggregate production and personnel, which includes managing all aspects of safety, production, and other support functions with primary responsibility for ensuring effective execution of production performance and growth strategy. 

Position will be based in the Houston, TX area

Essential Responsibilities

• Cultivates a positive safety culture in assigned operations by championing Guardian Angel and Wing Man principles and philosophy. Builds individual accountability and rewards/recognition into safety approach.
• Ensures daily coordination between production, delivery, distribution and quality control.
• Directs production activities to ensure strict adherence to cost and quality standards and takes immediate corrective action when deficiencies are noted; achieves production targets as directed.
• Provides leadership resulting in maximum production, working closely with District Sales Manager and Transportation andamp; Logistics Manager to exceed customer expectations, ensure product quality and drive maximum profitability.
• Provides direction to Plant Managers to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Builds effective teams and develop direct reports for future opportunities
• Ensures that all personnel under their supervision comply with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Ensures company safety rules and regulations are met through periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, personal activities and working conditions.
• Drives operational excellence goals and supports continuous improvement initiatives, through collaboration with the Division Operational Excellence team.
• Develops and nurtures empowerment in all phases of the operation.
• Responsible for overseeing month end inventories.
• Responsible for maintaining updated Hazcom and other environmental records and permits for assigned operations. Responsible for compliance and all administration related to environmental regulations. Coordinates environmental issues with Land and Environmental department.
• Directs the selection, training and development of production personnel - appraises performance of subordinates and takes/recommends appropriate personnel actions as necessary.
• Recommends management development and necessary training programs for all direct reports.
• Purchases or directs the purchase of supplies and equipment in accordance with company policy
• Implements and reviews ongoing contracts, purchase orders, appropriations and expenditure requests.
• Coordinates with VP/GM on staffing needs to properly and safely operate the plants. Coordinates these same needs with the Human Resources Department with attention on labor law compliance.
• Assists with profit plans, CER’s, market analyses and special reports for the approval of the VP/GM.
• Maintains operational security.
• Develops an environment of empowerment and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Safety
• Ethical Conduct
• Business Acumen
• Decision Making
• Relationship Building
• Drive for Results
• Analytical
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.E.) in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related discipline strongly preferred and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities
• Ten (10) or more years’ experience in aggregates, operations preferred
• Ten (10) years’ supervisory or management experience in an aggregate or similar industrial environment
• Knowledgeable in MSHA regulations and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of aggregate operations and the associated plants and equipment
• A thorough understanding of quality control processes ASTM guidelines and specifications regarding aggregates
• Understanding of ready mix and asphalt specifications and operations a plus
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer / PC literate. Experience with MS-Office required; must become proficient in JDE, Business Analytics and other applications; experience with these applications is preferred
• Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning (SIandamp;OP) process familiarity a plus
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of all components of plant and departmental cost and production
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, customer service and plant cleanliness
• Willingness to prepare for future growth potential within plant and company
• Ability to manage an empowered workforce; must be able to lead by example and have good coaching skills and be approachable
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other departments and vendors.
• Ability to communicate performance expectations and work assignments to employees.
• Ability to resolve employee performance issues and conflicts.
• Demonstrated success in managing a large group of employees
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust; good judgment
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.andnbsp;

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Travel
Travel will be frequent and primarily within the Division and assigned District. Out-of-area and overnight travel will be expected.andnbsp;andnbsp;

DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed