Aggregates Area Manager - Phoenix, AZ (Finance)

Overview

Position Location: Phoenix, AZ

Kilgore Companies is an integrated aggregate, construction, and ready-mix concrete company based in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Kilgore operates sand and gravel sites and ready-mix concrete locations in the Utah, Colorado, Idaho, and Arizona. Kilgore Companies is part of Summit Materials. Summit Materials was formed to acquire and grow heavy-side building materials companies in the aggregates, ready-mix concrete, cement, asphalt paving, and construction industries.

It is our belief as a Kilgore family that we hire and retain the best people. We work safely, build long-term relationships inside and outside the company, and reward outstanding contributions. Our commitment is to involve our employees in the decision-making process, while proactively coming together to support and actively participate in the communities in which we live, work and play.

The Aggregates Area Manager position is based in Phoenix, AZ and reports to the Senior Operations Manager. The Area Manager is primarily responsible for driving employee productivity, operational efficiency, financials, employee engagement, and customer service levels by assisting with overseeing and managing operations within their assigned plants.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Establish a culture that supports safety. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures.
• Plan and direct the daily operations at aggregate plant(s).
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Implements and monitors procedures to maximize plant efficiency while controlling cost of production.
• Able to work with operations to develop forecasts, operating budgets, capital budgets and other financial planning needed to operate business successfully.
• Participate in mine planning and equipment evaluations.
• Coordinate maintenance projects, service work, and repairs to ensure proper utilization and maintenance of all equipment so that costs and downtime are minimized, and all equipment is available when needed.
• Must have the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in supervising subordinates. These tasks include but are not limited to interviewing, delegating responsibilities and tasks, performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplining.
• Ensures utilization of company processes for reporting, monitoring and tracking of production and maintenance activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationship With Other Jobs

• Works directly with Quarry Managers
• Works directly with Safety and Environmental to ensure plant performance is aligned with all regulatory and Company expectations for compliance and performance.
• Works with Procurement to ensure operational spending is aligned with company expectations
• Regularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers, community members, and business stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and exceeded.
• Ensures proper administration / interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions, and a team spirit within the plant and Union officials
• Contributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Skills and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: bachelor's degree or 3+ years of management experience and familiarity with production, equipment, maintenance or quality control. Strong experience with dredging. Proficient knowledge of MSHA safety requirements.

Computer Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office products and ability to adapt to other computer software. Command Alkon, Command Batch, and Command Dispatch are a plus.

Must be willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary. Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Optional

Get Hired

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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Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We'repassionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities - including our diverse internal community of teammates that make us stronger. No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are...you belong.