Reeves | Assistant Plant Superintendent- Macon, GA

Job Summary

The Assistant Plant Superintendent oversees plants and supervises employees directly related in the manufacturing and distribution of aggregates and hot mix asphalt.
 
 

Main Responsibilities

• Develops production plans in advance with the Plant Superintendent and Sales Department, taking into account customer requirements with respect to quantity, type of product and shipping schedule; reviewing budgeted costs, manpower requirements to meet production plans.  Assumes responsibility for meeting requirements of the approved production plan at the minimum cost and consistent with good operating practice.
• Analyzes results of plant operations to pinpoint the variances from plans.  Inform Operations Manager of action taken to correct conditions causing variances with results.
• Ensures all plants are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Oversees the maintenance of all plants and equipment.
• Participate and have hands-on involvement in plant repairs and ensurre projects move forward as planned.
• Ensures all trucks at various locations are used in the most efficient manner possible.
• Keeps operating expenses within budget allowance while conducting a continuous cost reduction program and being alert for other improvements in plant operation. 
• Analyzes hazards, corrects, trains personnel in safe procedures.  Formulates and enforces safety procedures.
• Requests necessary personnel to staff the plant for the forecast level of operations.  Assigns tasks, train and check progress of personnel, frequently keeping them advised of their progress. 
• Maintains effective employee morale.  Handles grievances at the plant level, reporting cases which remain unsolved and continue bothersome to the HR & Superintendent.  Approves vacations and other absences within the limits of the CBA.
• Maintains properties in good condition and appearance.   Carries out approved plans for plant rehabilitation and beautification.
• Orders necessary parts and services to maintain equipment in proper running order.
• Prioritizes the need for repairs on equipment based on pre-shift inspection reports.
• Submits recommendations each year to the Plant Superintendent covering capital improvements, additions and replacements of plant and equipment.
• Directs the use of standard accounting procedures in JDE and other forms to ensure the routine reporting of data relating to production, sales, inventories, costs, etc. as required.
• Assists Operations and Area Manager in developing operating budgets.
• Deals with customers and employees in a courteous, friendly, and honest manner.  Makes every effort to follow this policy and to influence the employees working under his direction to do likewise.
• Ensures that the plant, equipment and site are kept in compliance with all EPA and environmental regulations.
• Follows all federal and state laws governing business and the company’s core values in all decision regarding business and personnel.

Profile

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, aggregates/asphalt preferred
• 2 years of supervision experience
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Mechanical Aptitude
• Good computer skills. Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work with confidential information
• Exudes company’s core values

 
Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground to the waist
• Ability to sit or stand for hours at a time
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl