Mining Manager Jobs in Turlock, CA (NOW HIRING)

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Essential Job Accountabilities

• Plan, direct and supervise plant workers associated with the mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregates, hot mix asphalt (HMA), or related construction materials, to ensure optimum long-term profitability.

• Estimate cost of materials including accurately reading plan specifications to ensure precision in internal and/or external quotes.

• Determine manpower levels, inventory quantities, equipment, and work schedules to ensure plant is optimally ran.

• Develop and manage P&L budgets for material operations to ensure corporate financial goals are achieved.

• Perform weekly safety meetings with employees to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.

• Analyze material production and cost reports to ensure production and financial goals are met.

• Administer maintenance, repair, and management of all plant equipment for assigned facilities in accordance with Corporate Equipment Standards, Policies and Procedures.

• Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.

• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, the local community, local unions and other representatives to promote Granite's long-term interests.

• Coordinate work requirements with equipment and construction departments to ensure project timelines are met.

• Manage, mentor and train the plant staff to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the industry. This includes but is not limited to, staffing, compensation and performance management.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management or equivalent work experience preferred

Work Experience

• 10+ years work experience in a construction materials environment

• 5+ management experience required

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proven knowledge of the construction materials business and experience in hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants

• Mechanical knowledge of construction material processing plants and heavy equipment

• Ability to accurately assess the current financial status and forecast the monthly, quarterly, yearly and final results of materials operations

• Advanced consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of management

• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people and projects.

• Sound decision-making ability with the experience to balance consensus against authority as appropriate

• Team player, with strong leadership skills, who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.

• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

• Demonstrated proficiency of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Advanced written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.

• Thorough knowledge of union jurisdiction and labor agreements as applicable to the materials business.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

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