Aggregate Plant Superintendent

Location: Spearfish, SD

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.

To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Responsible for daily operations of one or more commercial aggregate quarries and/or pits, including oversight of safety and supervision of employees; ensures production targets are met.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials accurately
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are maintained while leading operations at assigned sites to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Manage the work environment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and production targets.
• Maintain continual compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and EPA regulations at assigned locations.
• Lead production crews to meet established business and production objectives effectively.
• Develop strong relationships and collaborate with customers, suppliers, local communities, and government entities, as well as internal business groups.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing employees to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of budgets and forecasts; manage production schedules to align with site plans.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational practices; recommend improvements to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Use established Key Performance Indicators to assess and manage production results at assigned sites.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules and practices to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical equipment issues and restore equipment to safe operational conditions.
• Collaborate with the sales team and quality control to meet customer demands and efficiently manage the production and dispatch of materials.
• Safely operate company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Actively support and lead Company initiatives.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; commercial license a plus
• MSHA certification or ability to acquire certification required

Skills

• 5+ years of practical experience with aggregate production processes, including production plant/crushing operations required
• 2+ years of experience leading a team required
• Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated
• Basic digital literacy using MS Office and similar programs

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to work while sitting for long periods in an office environment
• Regularly required to stand; walk across uneven terrain; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel may be required
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Travel, including overnight stays away from home may be required

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, please click here to view the EEO document.

If you require an accommodation for the application process, please call 973-290-9082 or email ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.