Assistant Plant Manager (Finance)

Overview

Location: Knoxville, IA

Pay is dependent upon experience and will be discussed during the consideration process

The Assistant Plant Manager is accountable for all aspects of plant performance by effectively planning work, organizing, and leading the plant teams and managing financial metrics while optimizing quality, safety and respecting surrounding communities and environment. The Assistant Plant Manager is also responsible for ensuring strategies to optimize and continuously improve plant performance, production schedules, cost-effectiveness, and building talent succession and people capabilities. This position shall maintain good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adhere to and uphold all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Exemplify a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all company SOPs, applicable state and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Ensure the plant is maintained to a high housekeeping standard and that all equipment is in good running order.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operational performance of the plant including review and understanding of plant performance metrics.
• Coordinates the activities of all production systems at the plant including mining, raw material handling, crushing/screening, aggregate storage, and outbound loading.
• Ensure the plant's performance is within the approved operating budget and forecasts while monitoring and developing ways to reduce costs; plan and execute capital projects.
• Plan together with staff all equipment corrective, preventive maintenance, and major outages.
• Focus on operational excellence, waste reduction, and cost optimization.
• Establish plant KPI's and deliverables that will drive accountability throughout the site.
• Partner with cross functional leaders to ensure plant production aligns with sales and supply chain deliverables.
• Participate in the business planning and budgeting process.

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Ability, Skills & Knowledge :

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of plant operations/management experience (preferably in a cement/production-orientated environment).
• Underground mining experience preferred.
• Proven knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to hold accountable, motivate and inspire a diverse team.

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

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