The Aggregate Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of aggregate production and customer load out, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met. This role provides hands-on leadership to production teams, coordinates with maintenance and operational staff, and ensures compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of aggregate production processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of production workers, ensuring alignment with daily goals and operational priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture, ensuring that employees are motivated and held accountable for their work.
• Provide hands-on leadership, monitor operations, address issues, and communicate with team members directly.
• Communicate safety and production goals to the team, focusing on efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot operational issues (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic) and collaborate with management to minimize downtime.

3.  Safety and Compliance

• Ensure that plant operations are in compliance with all MSHA safety standards, internal safety standards and environmental standards 

4. Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain open and effective communication with the general foreman, superintendent, and maintenance team to stay ahead of potential issues and prioritize tasks.
• Provide timely updates on production status, challenges, and resource needs to senior leadership.
• Support the coordination of operations across shifts.

5. Continuous Improvement and Development

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by seeking opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and implement new technologies or methods.
• Identify and address skill gaps, providing guidance and development for team members to improve their performance and capabilities.
• Take proactive steps to resolve challenges, consistently striving for operational excellence and a high level of team performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in aggregate production or surface mining operations.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a mining or production environment is preferred.
• Strong operational knowledge of aggregate production processes, equipment, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proven track record of meeting production goals and optimizing operations for maximum efficiency.
• Familiarity with MSHA safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Mine Sentry, Microsoft Office Suite, and Workday software is a plus.
• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Foreman’s License. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP