About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our "family by choice" ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

As an Asphalt Plant Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our asphalt plant(s), prioritizing efficient production, safety protocols, and environmental responsibility. This role entails supervising staff, organizing equipment upkeep, and collaborating with different departments to achieve production goals while upholding stringent quality and safety standards. Moreover, the Plant Manager will handle budgetary matters, control expenses, and strive to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) pertaining to production output, safety measures, and financial objectives.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect family and friends. Uphold a strong safety culture by engaging employees, prioritizing zero incidents, and adhering to company and federal safety policies and procedures. Take proactive measures and implement necessary corrective actions to maintain a safe workplace.

2. Dedication. Demonstrate leadership by fostering team mastery and humility. Provide leadership, resources, and processes to ensure reliable, quality-driven plant operations. Coordinate production scheduling, raw material procurement, and maintenance efforts with a focus on preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

3. Ownership and caring. Take ownership of the safe operation of asphalt plant equipment to deliver quality products meeting customer specifications and expectations.

4. Communicate effectively with customers to enhance value through quality, service, production, and scheduling.

5. Results matter. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to achieve production and performance objectives. Understand and work towards financial goals by developing annual budgets, winter maintenance plans, and capital expenditure plans.

6. Obligated. Identify and resolve regulatory, safety, personnel, and production issues promptly, either directly or by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

7. Focused. Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

8. Respect and engage. Collaborate with the Technical Services department to ensure compliance with operating permit conditions and environmental regulations while aligning with the operating plan for mine site development.

9. Our word is our bond. Serve as the primary advocate for operations within the community, fostering respectful engagement with neighbors, local agencies, governmental bodies, and the broader community.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Preferred qualification includes a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related fields.

2. Prior experience in asphalt plant production, ideally with a minimum of 3 years, with a preference for candidates possessing quality control expertise.

3. Exhibit unwavering ethical principles and a steadfast commitment to safety.

4. Possess a robust understanding of mechanical operations and plant management.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required.

6. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, capable of effectively engaging with individuals at all organizational levels.

7. Possession of a valid driver's license is mandatory.

8. Demonstrated track record of reliability, organizational prowess, problem-solving acumen, and adaptability.

9. Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

10. Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 25% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business. The company does offer a vehicle reimbursement program.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects. Job involves sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for brief periods of time in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.

Compensation details: 108000-120000 Yearly Salary

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