Syar Industries, Inc./Syar Concrete LLC is one of northern California's leading producers and suppliers of high quality aggregate rock products, asphaltic paving materials and ready mix concrete. With its headquarters in Napa, Syar serves the construction industry from strategically located facilities in ten counties.

Job Description

The position of Asphalt Operations Manager is responsible for the operation, maintenance, quality and staffing of all the asphalt plants within Syar Industries. The duties will include ensuring the asphalt plants, products and associated equipment is safe, well maintained, of the highest quality and all certifications, permits and inspections are current and complete.

•  Ensure all asphalt operations maintain the highest standards in safety, quality, schedule and maintenance
•  Responsible for maintaining all certifications, permits and inspections to be current and complete
•  Manage asphalt plant operations to be properly staffed with qualified, well trained employees
•  Maintain asphalt materials at an optimum level and place material orders
•  Responsible for reporting material usages and inventories to accounting in accordance with financial reporting requirements
•  Coordinate closely with other facility managers
•  Coordinate plant operations to comply with all environmental requirements and work closely with Syar environmental staff to ensure all environmental reporting and compliance are met
•  Coordinate with corporate quality control/assurance staff
•  Cooperate and comply with Syar union agreements
•  Maintain safety training for asphalt plant staff
•  Work as the liaison between the company and its customers; the asphalt manager will coordinate with the customer’s superintendent and or management to ensure quality products are    produced on schedule; the asphalt manager must be flexible and deal with customer order changes
•  Communicate with the Syar sales staff as to cost, production capabilities, project status and other asphalt plant information.
•  Review monthly production costs and adjust operations in order to meet budget
•  Manage the production, sales and relationships with EZ Street product
•  Provide training and development opportunities for staff
•  Assess equipment and facility requirements and make recommendations for replacement or improvement
•  Maintain a current knowledge of industry advancements, specifications, safety standards and issues
•  Maintain a working knowledge of asphalt drum and batch plants and all associated facilities (ie binder storage, RAP, etc.)
•  Must have computer skills and an intimate knowledge of asphalt plant control systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing multiple asphalt plants preferred
• Strong understanding of asphalt mix designs and aggregate quality control
• Strong maintenance and troubleshooting background
• Basic computer skills, basic proficiency Microsoft Excel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Have the ability to communicate fluently in English
• Be able to receive and understand information on the phone
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability
• Establish trust and relationships
• High school diploma required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Company Sponsored 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts