at Vulcan Materials Company in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Build Your Career. Build America's Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.
Individuals selected for this position will participate in an 18-24-month rotational program which has been designed to build and develop the next generation of operations leaders at Vulcan Materials Company.Through ongoing, hands-on training, experiential learning opportunities, and mentoring, individuals will cultivate their skills and expertise needed to succeed in an operations management position including but not limited to safety, health and environmental, finance, sales, logistics and customer service, quality control, engineering, mine planning, production planning, optimization, maintenance and repair, etc. Throughout the program, individuals will receive guidance from experienced professionals, engage in on-the-job training, and gradually take on more responsibility as proficiency is gained.
What You'll Do:
Safety. Ensure adherence to safety policies and protocols and compliance with regulatory standards in all operations activities.Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in full compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures.
Compliance. Learn about legal and regulatory compliance, as well as identifying and mitigating operational risks.This may include safety protocols, environmental regulations, etc.
Training and Development. Engage in comprehensive training to gain knowledge and understanding of the company's operations, policies, procedures, and systems.
Learn the Business.This position will rotate through temporary assignments in order to gain a holistic understanding of Vulcan Materials Company, our operations, the day-to-day duties of many departments, and the importance of collaboration.
Learn the Operations.Participate in hands-on training involving the operation of aggregate crushing and processing equipment, pit development, drilling and blasting practices, mobile equipment operation, quality control, customer service, maintenance, and overall facility management.
Operations Planning. Forecasting, capacity planning, and scheduling resources to meet production or service delivery requirements.Analyzing demand patterns, creating production plans, and optimizing resource allocation.
Monitor Processes and Materials.Assist in analyzing production, inventory requirements, quality control, site planning, pit development, and operational reports regarding stripping, mining, processing, stockpiling, loading, and shipping to understand best practices in production and delivery needs.Learn quality assurance techniques, data analysis, and implementing quality control processes.
Inspect Equipment.Assist in daily inspection and maintenance of the plant and mobile equipment to understand best practices in diagnosis, as well as to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.
Perform Repairs and Maintenance.Assist with inspections and minor maintenance around the plant to understand best practices on repairs of all fixed and mobile equipment.
Project Management. Support work on specific projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed within budget, scope, and timeline.
Problem-Solving. Assisting in problem-solving activities relating to operational challenges, helping to identify the root cause, and implementing corrective actions.
Documentation and Reporting. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to operational activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Reporting and Analysis.Gathering and analyzing operational data, generating reports, and presenting key performance indicators (KPIs).Will work with spreadsheets, databases, and business intelligence software.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills You'll Need:
B.S./B.A. degree... For full info follow application link.
Vulcan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law from discrimination.
