Area Manager - Le Grand IA

 

 

Job ID:  516186

 

Cessford Construction Company, a CRH company, is a supplier of construction materials servicing Central Iowa, Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois. Those materials include hot mix asphalt, crushed limestone, sand and gravel and ready mix concrete. With multiple locations, Cessford offers a variety of employment opportunities for people throughout Iowa and Western Illinois.

 

 

Position Overview

The Area Manager is responsible for personnel and daily operations of multiple aggregate pits including but not limited to safety, hiring, training, coaching and discipline of employees, production efficiencies, quality control, inventory and adhering to environmental and local rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures as well as in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, MSHA, etc.
• Works with Operations Manager, HR, Plant Managers and/or Safety Department to interview, hire, manage, train, coach, engage, evaluate and coach employees.
• Provide proactive leadership to ensure the safety culture of the company continues to grow by always promoting safe production.
• Ensures that all processes and equipment meet or exceed MNSHA, OSHA and CRH safety guidelines.  Continuously pursues a culture of Safety and actively engages employees to reinforce safe behaviors.
• Maintain quality assurance of the plant as required.
• Control expenditures and maximize profits for the plant, region, and company.
• Control and maintain inventory levels. Oversee foreman, employees and general work at aggregate locations and job sites.
• Lead or participate in weekly plant safety meetings and weekly management team meetings. Assist with accident and environmental investigation and compliance.
• Complete all the paperwork and reports required by the company in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the operation of aggregate mining and/or other directly related industry experience preferred.
• Limestone Production experience preferred.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Safety Policy Manuals/Handbooks. 
• Regular, on-time and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (50% of the time) and must be willing to travel to other locations frequently within the workday. 

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, Word and Outlook, and database software.  Must be able to utilize internet and communicate effectively. 
• Demonstrated ability to train, motive and lead employees.
• Basic knowledge of labor and employment laws.

• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills as well as the ability to interpret financial data and information. 
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.

• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
• Dem