Plant Manager - Aggregates

About Walbec Group 

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. 

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.  

The Position: 

Under the direction of the Aggregate Manager, the Plant Manager - Aggregates oversees the day-to-day operations associated with safety leadership, quarry management, aggregate production, scheduling and direct personnel management. Additionally, directs and coordinates the activities related to the mining and production of aggregate for internal asphalt plants and construction markets. This role requires leadership in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Support safe work practices and help ensure compliance with MSHA regulations.

• Assist with crushing, washing, and aggregate production to meet quality goals and schedules.

• Help monitor production efficiency, budgets, and operational costs, and contribute ideas for improvement.

• Support mine planning, site layouts, stripping, dewatering, haul routes, and coordination with subcontractors.

• Assist with inventory tracking and work closely with survey, accounting, and management teams.

• Help coordinate drilling and blasting activities and support general site maintenance needs.

• Support a field team of approximately ten employees through day‑to‑day guidance, training, and onboarding.

• Communicate with management regarding production needs, site conditions, and operational updates.

Requirements: 

• Safety‑focused with a willingness to learn MSHA requirements and company safety procedures.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.

• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.

• Interest in learning quarry operations, production processes, and site management.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in construction, aggregates, mining, manufacturing, or another industrial environment is helpful.

• Familiarity with equipment operations, production processes, or quality control is a plus.

• Experience with scheduling, supervising teams, or coordinating field operations is beneficial.

• Exposure to software such as HCSS, AutoCAD, or AggFlow is helpful but not required.

• Knowledge of DOT material specifications is a plus.

• Mechanical aptitude or experience with equipment maintenance is beneficial.

The Benefits:  

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards  

• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)  

• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance  

• Flex Spending Account (FSA)  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage  

• Paid parental leave  

• Generous PTO and paid holidays  

• Profit sharing  

• Robust Walbec training and professional development program  

• Ongoing career growth opportunities 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!