Asphalt Plant Manager
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What you'll do
- Support daily operations across multiple asphalt plant facilities.
- Promote safe work practices and assist with safety meetings, inspections, and compliance efforts.
- Help review project requirements and support asphalt mix design and quality control processes.
- Coordinate material testing and monitor results with guidance from technical services.
- Assist with production scheduling, plant maintenance planning, and staffing coordination.
- Help manage material supply needs to ensure timely and cost‑effective production.
- Support budgeting, cost tracking, and invoice processing for plant operations.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for plant personnel.
- Assist with securing necessary permits and coordinating general plant site maintenance.
- Work with subcontractors and internal teams to support smooth plant operations.
- Perform additional duties related to asphalt plant operations as needed.
What they're looking for
- Safety‑focused with a willingness to learn OSHA/MSHA requirements and company procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic to intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Mining, Geology or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience in the asphalt, construction materials, or related industry is helpful.
- Familiarity with asphalt production operations, safety practices, or quality control is a plus.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyJob, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, or similar tools is beneficial but not required.
- Prior experience supporting production schedules or supervising teams is helpful.
- Experience working with subcontractors is a plus.
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Full description from employer
Job Description:
About Walbec Group
Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.
With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.
The Position:
Under the direction of the Area Asphalt Plant Manager, the Asphalt Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with asphalt plant supervision and asphalt production. In addition, will be directing and coordinating the activities related to the production of asphalt for internal asphalt customers and external customers.
Support daily operations across multiple asphalt plant facilities.
Promote safe work practices and assist with safety meetings, inspections, and compliance efforts.
Help review project requirements and support asphalt mix design and quality control processes.
Coordinate material testing and monitor results with guidance from technical services.
Assist with production scheduling, plant maintenance planning, and staffing coordination.
Help manage material supply needs to ensure timely and cost‑effective production.
Support budgeting, cost tracking, and invoice processing for plant operations.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for plant personnel.
Assist with securing necessary permits and coordinating general plant site maintenance.
Work with subcontractors and internal teams to support smooth plant operations.
Perform additional duties related to asphalt plant operations as needed.
Requirements:
Safety‑focused with a willingness to learn OSHA/MSHA requirements and company procedures.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Basic to intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Mining, Geology or a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience in the asphalt, construction materials, or related industry is helpful.
Familiarity with asphalt production operations, safety practices, or quality control is a plus.
Experience with HCSS HeavyJob, HeavyBid, AutoCAD, or similar tools is beneficial but not required.
Prior experience supporting production schedules or supervising teams is helpful.
Experience working with subcontractors is a plus.
The Benefits:
Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Profit sharing
Robust Walbec training and professional development program
Ongoing career growth opportunities
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!
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