++The Role and the Company++

Lehigh Hanson is North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt.  We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada.  We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world’s largest building materials companies.   

The Assistant Plant Manager role is based in Bunnlevel, NC and reports directly to the Plant Manager. 

++**What you’ll get to do **++

• Participate as a key member of the management team  
• Participate in the development of the mine plan for the operation  
• Assist with developing and managing the annual operating budget 
• Participate in representing the Company in the local community 
• Direct the onsite team of salary/hourly staff to safely accomplish the Company’s business objectives 
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and pursue improvements in operational efficiencies  
• Develop hourly & salary talent through regular coaching and feedback 
• Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance  
• Manage a solid maintenance program to ensure that all assets are well maintained, ensuring that critical spares are available while minimizing inventory cost 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, environment, sales, QC, labor relations, HR, and other departments to accomplish key business objectives

++**Essential Experience and Skills **++

• In depth knowledge of aggregates production and associated equipment and processes 
• At least 4 years of aggregates industry, or closely related industry experience 
• High school diploma or GED   
• Computer and systems literate, including competency with Microsoft Office 
• Analytical, data focused, and metrics driven with strong project management experience 
• Proven commitment to team success and the grit to successfully work through challenges and achieve objectives 
• Excellent leadership, communication, time management, and organizational influence skills 
• Strong track record of leading safety and health, as well as regulatory compliance 
• Passion and interest in becoming a Plant Manager

++**Preferred Experience and Skills **++

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree 
• 5 or more years of crushed stone or sand experience 
• Experience interfacing with external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, community organizations, or local chamber of commerce

Lehigh Hanson is supplier of construction materials with hundreds of production sites across the US and Canada. Our company produces a variety of construction materials, including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and other related building products. Lehigh Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, the global market leader in aggregates with leading positions in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. The Group employs approximately 55,000 people and operates in around 50 countries.