General Manager - Machine Shop

Company: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Maryville
Posted on: January 24, 2025

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.

What You'll Do:

People Leadership & Safety. Promote a strong safety culture by motivating, coaching, and mentoring all employees. Set performance standards for employees and monitor performance. Provide guidance on all recruitment, training, development, and retention strategies.
Manage Shop Operations. Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of welding and machine shop activities specializing in crusher and fixed equipment repair and rebuilding. Establish and measure performance standards for technical and field support groups.
Sales and Project Management. Identify new customers, generate business, and maintain sales forecasts and pipeline information. Provide comprehensive quotes in response to customer needs/inquiries. Proactively integrate Engineering, Quality, Operations, Customer Service, and Shipping to resolve issues on existing projects and proposals to the customer's satisfaction. Provide feedback and input to the organization regarding markets, applications, and product trends that support the continuous expansion of company capabilities and services.
Ensure Economic Profit. Estimate repairs, maintenance jobs and associated cost tracking. Responsible for annual department budgeting and budget compliance. Continuously evaluates job performance and the effectiveness of the repair and maintenance program in an effort of continuous improvement.
Industry Best Practices. Responsible for assuring compliance with all internal and external laws, regulations, and policies regarding safety, health, and the environment within the assigned area. Knowledge of shop waste products, their environmental impact, and their proper disposal.
Qualifications Skills You'll Need:
Experience. 5 years minimum experience in leading machine shops, manufacturing facilities, engineering departments, or skilled maintenance. Engineering Degree is Preferred but not required.
Leadership and Management Skills. Must provide strong leadership and guidance to employees, both direct and indirect reports. Must be able to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships.
Operational Knowledge. Strong technical background with experience in skilled maintenance, machining, and/or manufacturing.
Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences.
Financial Knowledge. Must possess knowledge and experience leading financial performance to established targets.
Flexibility. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

What You'll Like About Us:
Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing .
Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, .
Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
Training and Development. We see and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Job: Plant Management Primary Location: Tennessee-Maryville Organization: GM - EAST TN Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Jan 22, 2025, 4:07:20 PM

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