Quarry Supervisor

CRH · West

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Job ID:  529922

Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success.  If you’re looking for a challenging career at a company that will reward your efforts, look no further.  Take the first step and apply for an exciting opportunity to gain top notch industry experience and pave the road to your success.  All Roads Lead Here!

Position Overview

The Quarry Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of a crushing facility and the Foreperson within his/her designated area.  Duties are performed under limited supervision.  The Quarry Supervisor will be competent in crushing techniques.  Travel may be required to other crushing facilities within the company.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Safety

• Promote Safe work behaviors through daily engagement, promote use of Risk Assessments, Safety Based Observations, use of Pike GoCanvas App and other safety best practices.
• Ensure culture of See Stop Do.
• Conduct audit of site to promote zero citation culture and that the quality of daily zone work place inspections by team members are comprehensive.
• Lead weekly safety toolbox program.
• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, annual and as needed integrity checks are complete at site, including MSHA compliance.
• Prompt review and resolution to any incidents.
• Facilitate and participate in Annual refresher training.

Quality

• Ensure communications with QC team is flawless and that each respective team member responsible for production collaborates with QC personnel on consistent basis.
• Facilitate and participate in QC audits to ensure compliance with QC plans outlined for site.

Right People

• Promote the Right People, Right Place, Right Time strategy.
• Oversee all personnel at the facility(s) on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure culture of accountability.
• Facilitate and promote appropriate training for personnel in the safety, technical & leadership fields.
• Provide regular feedback on performance to staff both informally and formally.

Collaboration

• Work with Sales, HMA Mgrs., Equipment Mgrs. & Peers to ensure balancing of resources and making optimal decisions for the greater benefit of Pike.
• In addition work to develop and strengthen relationships with subcontractors, state & federal agencies and neighbors.

Customer Service

• Work with Scalehouse operator to provide optimal customer service to include availability of quality products and fast & efficient loading of trucks on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of facility’s customer base and work with sales team as necessary.

Daily Production

• Communicates with team to ensure daily and weekly production demands are known and understood by everyone on site.
• Complete shift start dialogues with team to ensure everyone knows and understand the plan for the day.
• Promote performance culture on site by ensuring use of hourly call outs during production shifts.
• Maintain accurate Whiteboards on site to promote good communication and establishment of expectations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of daily production to accounting (PEAK) including accurate reporting of downtime.
• On occasion be capable of operating mobile equipment & other plant functions as necessary. 

Weekly/Monthly Production

• Coordinate drilling & blasting schedule to ensure safe and sufficient supply of rock to meet demand at all times.
• Ensure 90 day demand forecast (DF3) aligns with demand and inventory on site is balanced.
• Communicates with Area Manager &/or Sales on any demand or balance issues and works to resolve.
• Work through any major plant down situations with help as needed from millwrights, subject matter experts and Area Manager.
• Conduct audit of expected cycle times on Load & Haul fleet to optimize efficiency.
• Complete accurate and detailed review of Monthly Booked Inventory reports.

Maintenance

• Coordinates any large planned repairs with Area Maintenance Manager.
• Maintains adequate inventory of parts on site to minimize plant downtime.
• Ensure staff plan small or large repairs and makes use of kitting to minimize repair time.
• Promote use of TRACK risk assessments JSA's to ensure safe working practices during repair activities.

Costs

• Reviews performance daily, weekly and monthly.
• Work with Area Manager to resolve any major cost impact situations that occur daily.

Mine Plan

• Ensure plan exists and understood by site personnel.
• Follow up and inspect that mining is largely consistent with that plan.
• Collaborate and provide feedback and input to area manager and engineering staff to maintain accuracy of mine plan and compliance with all permitting requirements.

Winter

• Provide input on all winter activities for his area including stripping, repairs, sales activities etc. to Area Manager.

Current Yr. Cap Ex

• Ensure projects are budgeted appropriately, procurement is involved with Vendor negotiation, Implementation plan is created and contractors and site personnel are aligned with plan and execute to same.

3-year Cap Ex Plan

• Provide input to area manager on all projects that should be considered for capital investment.
• This should include replacement needs along with ideas to decrease costs, improve output or better balance inventory on site.

Budget/Forecast

• Assists with cost inputs for budgets.
• Ensures accuracy of DF3T tool on a monthly basis to assist in producing an accurate aggregate forecast.
• Ensure compliance with all facility permits and environmental regulations mandated by federal, state, or local governing bodies.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with subcontractors, state & federal agencies, facility neighbors, peers, and colleagues, etc.
• Ability to follow directions.  Must be at the assigned job site and ready to work promptly at the scheduled time.  The workweek will include Saturdays when necessary.
• Must display a courteous and professional attitude when dealing with employees, customers and the general public.
• Be familiar with and ensure proper and timely completion of equipment/vehicle condition report (LMP-68)
• Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.

Additional Responsibilities

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
• Strict adherence to Pike policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Appraising performance, including annual evaluations and new employee 60-day evaluations.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

General Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to and from the facility.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must possess and have working knowledge to complete necessary mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use a computer to communicate and analyze data.  This includes but is not limited to the use of Outlook, MS Office programs, construction software and web-based programs.
• Be familiar with all roles, equipment, and tasks associated with the facility and have the ability and willingness to fill in on any role or task as necessary.
• Working knowledge of all applicable regulations (including MSHA and OSHA) affecting crusher and asphalt plant production, safety, environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance and compliance of such regulations. 
  
  

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pike Industries, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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