Job ID: 507117
Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!
Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!
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Position Overview
Tilcon Connecticut Inc. is seeking an experienced Aggregates Manager to oversee quarry and sand & gravel operations across the State of Connecticut. They will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations such as and not limited to safety, compliance, production, quality, maintenance, sales, and other related operational needs. They will help lead the division directly reporting to the VP of Aggregate & Asphalt and promote teamwork with all employees across the company.
The Aggregates Manager will assist in strategic planning, budgeting, capital spending and overall division financial performance. Additionally, the position plays a key role in fostering a collaborative work environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do. All Tilcon Connecticut Inc. employees are expected to partner with associates and management of the Company to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety processes. The position will establish key internal relationships to help ensure safety continues to be embedded in the culture of our Company.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Represent the company when it comes to safety. Help promote safe work and assist the site operations when it comes to safety in areas such as incident handling, MSHA inspections, safety improvements, and working with the safety department. Support & lead safety committees as well as larger overseeing safety goals and objectives within the Company.
- Assure compliance with safety and environmental polices & procedures - both Company directed and government mandated. Analyze and correct hazardous conditions as identified.
- Monitor production costs for maximum profitability. Lead, guide and develop the Aggregates management teams toward achieving business goals, growing profitability and expanding the customer base. Ensure performance tools are utilized across the various sites that support efficient operations. Assist in scheduling overall operation activities such as production, maintenance, and sales.
- Keep controllable operating expenses within budget allowance while conducting a continuous cost reduction program. Be alert for improvements in plant operations, maintain time & material records necessary for activities, and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and crew performance.
- Direct mine and pit development plans as well help maintain properties to be in good condition and appearance.
- Participate in special projects or tasks as assigned with the Company.
- Understand financial reporting and respond to requests on relating financials to operational performance. Help develop and manage the implementation of capital improvement projects across the division.
- Collaborate with finance team on inventory management and forecasting.
- Build relationships with employees in the Aggregates division and other key roles across the Company. Help with talent management, recruiting strategies, and overall employee management including recognition and discipline. Provide coaching and feedback to the Aggregate team throughout the year and work with their overall development.
- Assume responsibility for developing qualified lead persons to fill in or replace aggregate leadership roles whenever necessary.
- Ensure the production of quality materials across the division and that customers are provided excellent service.
- Enhance the esteem and reputation of the Company within the community.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Previous related experience in mining and/or construction field.
- Bachelors degree in engineering desired.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory position.
- Knowledge of profit and loss statements and an understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office, AggFlow, DroneDeploy and Talpac
- Ability to rapidly learn different software applications.
- Possess strong basic math knowledge.
- Basic surveying and mapping skills are required.
- Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary.
- Strong interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of MSHA regulations.
The ideal candidate will:
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated
- Effective communication skills, including presentation skills and people skills
- Ability to think creatively to find solutions to both routine and complex construction problems and continue to push the project forward.
- Mechanical experience; preferably in the aggregate industry.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to diplomatically handle challenging situations.
- Effective at multitasking various projects and driving results
- Team builder
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk, stand, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, reach above shoulders, and lift up to 95 pounds for periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus and operate various pieces of equipment.
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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts, works outside in conditions that may be cold and icy, at night and weekends and exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
What CRH Offers You
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off, Holidays
- 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Opportunities for Internal Mobility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
- Opportunities for Community Engagement.
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! 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!
Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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