Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following essential functions satisfactorily:

• Act as the site safety leader and ensure that all functions of employees, including handling of equipment and maintenance activities, are performed in a safe manner and in compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance.
• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in asphalt plant maintenance.
• Oversee major plant rebuilds and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments, and act as Plant Manager backup when needed.
• Communicate with Plant Managers and Production Manager as needed and coordinate all asphalt plant maintenance activities.
• Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to align with maintenance, production and performance goals.
• Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
• Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees.
• Keep records of employees’ attendance and hours worked.
• Identify and resolve regulatory, safety, personnel, and production problems, either directly or indirectly, in a timely and effective manner.
• Study and follow all applicable regulations affecting asphalt maintenance crews and plant production, safety environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance of such regulations; and ensure compliance with all regulations and permit conditions.
• Scanning, indexing, sorting, and data entry of supplier invoices, as required.
• Utilize basic computer skills to input daily production, labor, and equipment data.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production performance.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public
• Possess a strong drive to fulfill commitments and demonstrate enthusiasm.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or superiors with other duties as required.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• 5-10+ years supervisory experience in a plant/industrial environment preferred.
• High school degree preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Substantial interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Priority emphasis and strong time management skills
• Travel may be required
• Basic computer and mobile device skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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.

This position requires the employee to frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, climb or balance. The employee is required to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to lift and/or move 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually 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 a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.