General Manager of HMA - Harrisburg, PA

Job ID:  509408

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview

The General Manager will lead and grow all aspects of the Hot Mix Asphalt line of business.  This includes managing the company in all aspects of safety, production, operations, quality control, and other support functions with primary responsibility for developing and ensuing effective execution of company performance and growth strategy.  Competency requirements include business acumen, customer focus, developing direct reports, drive for results, strategic agility and building effective teams.  The preferred candidate can lead and motivate within a safe team environment. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for all asphalt manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for promoting a safe and productive working environment.
• Promote a sustainable safety culture.
• Develop operations plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total asphalt objectives.
• Responsible for timely and accurate field reporting.
• Responsible to ensure all internal and external customers are schedule in a timely manner without delay.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Provide world class customer service.
• Responsible for budgeting, production planning, staffing, and maintenance.
• Direct (through subordinate managers) activities of production department to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements of increasing profits, for assigned facilities.
• Collaborates with asphalt operational personnel to ensure total project budgets are met.
• Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within budget limits.
• Negotiates contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.
• Enforces compliance of production personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
• Trains and develops subordinate personnel and approves personnel actions and pay changes for assigned area.
• Coordinates production efforts with appropriate managers or foreman to ensure field operations are maintained at maximum efficiency.
• Oversees all HMA purchasing through Proactis.
• Oversees all HMA labor and equipment through Infield.
• Manages capital expenditures through planning and tracking of all HMA projects. 
• Prepares all environmental reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with accounting department to maintain inventory accuracy.   
• Assists in budget forecasting, development goal setting, and attaining required results.
• Manages R&M spend/track within limits to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Collaborates with HMA management and other business units to streamline work process efficiencies.

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ 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.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but in areas of increased noise, protective equipment may be required.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Vehicle Reimbursment
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick time
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability