Leadperson - American Materials at AMERICAN MATERIALS COMPANY LLC in West Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Leadperson

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials - a construction materials company leading the industry - where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits

We strive to offer you stable, year-round work: We get it. Construction can be seen as a seasonal business. Looking for work year-round? Because of our unique company structure, we have businesses that operate year-round and will work hard to make sure you have the steady work you're looking for.

We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We're here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Overview

Summit Materials is looking for an essential part of quarry operations. This Leadperson, is responsible for safely and effectively operating the plant, recognizing and monitoring for potential safety, risk, and/or equipment malfunctions. Managing processes and assisting staff to ensure optimum production. Needing an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task this position is one that covers the oversight of many moving parts, while also supervision of various roles.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Aiding in overseeing and directing operations at the Edisto Quarry.
• Helping to ensure that all operations are in full compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Supervising and directing all facility personnel, ensuring proper placement of resources.
• Performing quality control testing on materials and update records, as necessary.
• Conducting fixed and mobile equipment inspections and resolve/mitigate all safety and operating concerns.
• Maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Assisting with interviewing and hiring process, as necessary.
• Willingness to develop team member's technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.

• Ability to perform repetitive and continuous functions, as necessary.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Respond quickly to hazards of safety concerns.
• Perform work in an indoor and outdoor environment year-round.
• 2-5 years of previous aggregates / quarry experience necessary.
• Completion of work through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Must have computer skills, the ability to navigate as well as proficiency with the Microsoft Suite.
• Mathematical skills to include: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing
• Understand multiple units of measure and interpret work orders, bar graphs, reports, etc.
• Must be able to comply with all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards and expectations.
• Solve practical problems, troubleshoot, and work with your hands as needed.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that complies with company policies and standards.