Asphalt Production Operations Manager - CRH Americas

Job ID:  502074

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview:
This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the Staker Parson Materials & Construction Asphalt team. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• Collaborate with Safety and Environmental departments to maintain a safe working environment and adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and the company

• Oversee Asphalt Operations and Quality Control including the P&L for Asphalt line of business

* Responsible for reporting Asphalt line of business to Senior Leadership
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality, customer service, profitability, and a great place to work
• Support financial success of the business by driving profitability and developing and executing short and long-term profit improvement strategies
• Support Quality Control team in proactively ensuring the high-quality product while maximizing mix efficiency and profitability
• Drive mix optimization efforts, maximize recycle, and support our environmental sustainability initiatives
• Maximize customer satisfaction with quality of material, ensure product meets specifications, achieves 100% payment testing acceptance and maximizes bonus opportunities on projects

* Visit and interact with customers to build strong relationships and long-lasting partnerships
• Manage KPIs including binder replacement, waste, variable cost, ASP, energy, reliability, and overall margin
• Responsible for the capital expenditure planning, proposals, and project management of plants
• Responsible for overall repairs and maintenance of plants to ensure maximum plant reliability and reducing repair and labor costs

* Support team in leading a best-in-class preventative maintenance program

• Collaborate with equipment team to ensure equipment is reliable and in good working condition

* Ensure resources are well managed and a long-term equipment program is established
• Collaborate with sales team to grow sales volumes and margin through commercial excellence efforts
• Attract, hire, and develop talented people to work together and collectively drive high performance. 

* Participate in the talent management process and support continuous feedback

* Develop, coach and support the team by fostering a growth mindset culture

• Participate in Divisional and National Performance Committees as needed to support initiatives and continuous improvement within CRH
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess 5+ years’ experience in operations 

• Experience in dealing with OSHA regulations and inspections
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Understand and exhibit leadership principles

• Excellent computer skills

• Must be customer-oriented

• Must pass a drug screen and background check

• Able to work independently with attention to detail as well as create (and work effectively in) a team environment

• Able to respond to stressful situations and customers in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadlines

• Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours, at various locations

• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, executives, and customers

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This chart outlines the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of this job.

Continuous:

• Walk and sit

Frequently:

• Stand, reach, drive and utilize fine motor skills

Occasionally:

• Bend, kneel, squat and climb

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment and may travel to various plants and locations that are usually loud. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and w
  ellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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