SIMON | Manufacturing Project Manager

SIMON Manufacturing Project Manager

Subsidiary : Simon

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services.

Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients.

What we do is bigger than construction it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well.

To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com / .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee.

We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, using new technology, and enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain.

To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance.

For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

Job Summary :

Plans, oversees, and manages the project management and supervision of the various asphalt, recycle and aggregate plants for the Region’s manufacturing business.

Main Responsibilities :

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Monitor operations to ensure safety, environmental, regulatory and production targets are met, including compliance with MSHA, DEQ, EPA and similar industry regulations
• Maintain effective relationships and work with customers, suppliers, local communities, local, state and federal governments, and Company business groups
• Manage the Region’s recycle business to include : hiring and training and development of staff, bidding quotes, scheduling and financial budgeting and forecasting
• Conduct monthly and annual inventories for all aggregate and asphalt business as well as land and properties
• Manage the manufacturing maintenance and planning program (with the collaboration of the shop and equipment teams) to improve plant up-time
• Manage the Region’s newest business opportunity to include : earthworks, environmental designs, and construction / transfer of a ready-mix plant, an asphalt plant, a shop, office, and general infrastructure
• Facilitate, coordinate, and manage CAPEX / OPEX projects
• Assist sales and logistics teams with material quoting for asphalt, aggregates and ready-mix products
• Assist with development of budgets and forecasts; handle production schedules to meet plans
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational practices and recommend improvements to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and production efficiency
• Work with the sales, construction operations, and quality control teams to establish production schedules to meet internal and external customer needs

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or construction management, similar field, and / or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current MSHA Certification and / or ability to obtain may be required for some roles
• Remote controlled pilot license. (Note- Simon will sponsor the selected candidate to obtain such)
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required

Skills :

• 5+ years of practical experience with aggregate, or industrial minerals, and / or similar production processes
• 3+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing hourly employees
• Mechanical sense, including experience with process controls, crushing, and screening operations
• Business sense, including experience / ability reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements
• Ability to analyze information, draw conclusions, and recommend solutions
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to plan, problem-solve, and work effectively toward deadlines
• Consistent track record of maintaining a safe work culture
• Self-directed, focused on results, and highly motivated
• Solid computer skills using MS Office, plant production software, and similar programs

Physical Requirements :

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), as required by company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to Stand / work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
• Frequent exposure to typical production plant / industrial site conditions, including dust and loud noise
• Work performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Travel, including overnight stays away from home required to support mobile operations
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and / or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity

Benefits and Perks :

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document () .

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