Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) has been a leader in the asphalt production industry since 1980. With 19 asphalt plants across central and Northern Ohio, as well as liquid asphalt terminals in Wheelersburg and Mansfield, KMI is dedicated to producing high-quality asphalt products and providing exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability, continuously investing in our plants to ensure they operate efficiently and meet the highest environmental standards. Through our partnership with Kokosing, we leverage shared expertise and resources to deliver innovative solutions and contribute to building Ohio's infrastructure. Join KMI and be part of a company that values safety, integrity and quality.
Job Description:
**This Area Plant Manager will oversee the Upper Sandusky, OH, Mansfield, OH, Fredericktown, OH, Marengo, OH, and Wooster, OH asphalt plants.**
Summary:
- The Asphalt Plant Area Manager oversees safety, production, scheduling and maintenance functions of 3-6 asphalt plants.
- Operations Manager will provide this position with leadership in safety, quality, staff scheduling and improving plant efficiency.
- The position will report to and work closely with the Vice President of Operations on daily plant operations, maintenance and capital expenditures planning.
Responsibilities:
- Lead with Safety and promote a safe working environment.
- Achieve organizational goals.
- Responsible for the efficiency of the entire operation of the asphalt plants.
- Maintains continuous dialogue and communication with the Plant Manager/Operator’s as needed to keep them apprised of the status of safety, quality, production, schedules, loads, problems and opportunities available to maximize efficient operations and to enhance the overall operations of the company plant operations.
- Maintains open, candid and continuous communications with personnel from Plant Managers/Operators to laborers and equipment operators
- Manage, direct, plan and coordinate maintenance projects and capital improvements
- Determine effect of production changes on plant operations. Acts to adjust capacities (labor and/or equipment) to meet production requirements.
- Review plant-operating practices ensuring that safety, quality and production standards are maintained/enhanced.
- Assure appropriate working climate by maintaining proper discipline, morale and employee relations.
- Participate in planning and/or decision making in matters concerning financial and operational problems, inventory control, plant policy, Facility/Maintenance issues and staffing.
- Develops preventive maintenance plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5 or more years, preferred of Asphalt Plant Operations in an asphalt plant management capacity.
- Strong working knowledge of asphalt plant operations, equipment, and controls
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills
- Associate and or bachelor's degree preferred.
Kokosing Materials offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.
Kokosing Materials is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.