Title of Position: Assistant Plant Manager (Ready Mix Concrete)
FSLA: Exempt
Location: Logan, NJ
Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Overtime as needed.
Grow with us! Silvi Materials has been working on expanding our “A” Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 13 companies employing over 700 employees at 24 locations across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspective of each new member of our team.
What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?
- Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vison, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays and so much more!
- Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement!
- Growth at Silvi Materials: Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!
So, what does an Assistant Plant Manager do?
You'll be an integral part of our Ready-Mix operations team:
- Maintains the highest standard of quality and safety in all areas of production from manufacturing to shipment.
- Performs the concrete batching operation.
- Assists with the efficient plant operations related to production and scheduling.
- Assists with the schedule and performance of production maintenance.
Qualifications Required:
- Experience in manufacturing, asphalt, or related industry also preferred.
- A college degree highly preferred, particularly in engineering, concrete industry management, mining, or related field.
- Possesses an understanding of all aspects of concrete production and the types of products produced is preferred
- Has a basic understanding of QC/QA for the ready mix concrete industry
- Possesses a working mechanical knowledge of all plant related equipment
- Values a commitment to team concepts and has a sense of ownership and urgency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with all managers, employees, vendors and customers
- Able to think analytically and on the spot when problems arise.
- Working computer skills.
- Use of telephone, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices
- May be required to use protective gear and to take other precautions.
- Required to work long hours during peak season.
- The employee frequently is required to walk and stand, sit, climb or crawl around and under machines or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and drive a vehicle.
- Climbing includes the ability to work (at times) at heights in excess of 100 ft.
- Must possess alertness and stamina to work on feet for entire shift.
- Reaches and lifts tools and parts.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, equipment, tools or controls; perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists or feet; and reach with hands and arms.
- Talks to operator, lead man and supervisor prior and during work operation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiar with WINDOWS (basic applications), Internet, basic computer skills
- Working knowledge of plant maintenance procedures
Working Conditions:
- Able to work extended hours as needed
- Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
- Must wear protective equipment while at the location
Physical Requirements:
- Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
- Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
- Requires Concrete chipping, shoveling, sweeping and greasing of plant equipment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and, on occasion, may visit industrial plant locations
- Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and plant locations
- Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos
Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
