Plant Manager II

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Manager II is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end management of high-capacity Ready-Mix Concrete Operations. This individual provides strategic and tactical oversight of production, safety, quality control, and logistics to ensure the facility meets or exceeds performance targets. As the Plant Manager II, you are accountable for the site's Profit and Loss (P&L), asset protection, and the professional development of a diverse team. The role requires a "safety-first" mentality, ensuring all activities comply with OSHA and Martin Marietta’s "Guardian Angel" safety culture.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain a world-class safety culture. Conduct monthly/quarterly safety meetings and perform daily "Safety Walks" to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure the plant operates 100% compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and local environmental regulations.
• Lead investigations for any near-misses or accidents, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented immediately.
• Direct the daily production of concrete, ensuring the Command Alkon (or equivalent) batching system is optimized for accuracy and volume.
• Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor "yards per man-hour," loading times, and tempering cycles.
• Manage raw material levels and perform weekly physical measurements of storage silos and stockpiles to prevent production outages.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) department to monitor slump, air content, and moisture levels. Ensure every batch meets customer specifications and ASTM standards.
• Work closely with Central Dispatch to synchronize driver schedules with pour sequences, maximizing fleet utilization and on-time delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated customer issues, performing site visits as necessary to resolve delivery or product quality complaints.
• Manage the annual operating budget. Analyze financial statements and monthly variance reports to identify cost-saving opportunities in labor, fuel, and maintenance.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance (PM) program for the plant and mobile equipment. Ensure "Zero Downtime" through proactive repairs and capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning.
• Maintain a professional and clean facility, ensuring the plant, office, and yard reflect Martin Marietta’s brand.
• Interview and onboard new employees. Provide continuous coaching and conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
• Ensure all personnel are cross trained in plant operations and safety procedures. Manage "Progressive Discipline" processes fairly and consistently.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience

Work Experience

5 – 7 years of experience in Ready-Mix Concrete Operations, with at least 3 years in a Supervisory or Management capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

OSHA compliance and regulations

DOT

EPA

Concrete knowledge (deep understanding of mix designs, cementitious materials, and the chemical properties of admixtures)

Mechanical aptitude

Tech savvy

Financial literacy

Business acumen

Effective communication (written and spoken)

Decision-making

Training

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
  
  

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.