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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 .

Summary Description of Position

This position serves as a business partner and the right hand of the Plant Manager as it relates to running the business side of our plant operations. Position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of payroll, invoice and inventory management, procurement purchasing, and maintenance of various systems. They will also prepare reports and analysis to include identification and resolution of variances. Position will also serve as an employee resource and liaison with Division and Corporate departments (e.g., benefits, payroll, HR, etc.), as well as a first point of contact at the facility with the community and customers.

Education, Experience, Skills Required

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• Previous accounting experience with understanding of accounting principles, financial and KPI statements, and cost structures is required
• Previous mining and plant experience is preferred
• Previous manufacturing and cost accounting experience is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of business planning and financial forecasting requirements
• Strong analytical skills
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
• Builds trust and camaraderie with employees and is seen as a credible source of information
• Punctual, self-motivated, dependable, timely, and reliable
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented and skilled with time management
• Adapts well to new processes and procedures
• Work in various data management systems to compile and analyze information
• Demonstrates integrity and is an inquisitive problem solver
• Customer service oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organization skills; excellent problem solving skills and practices
• Good communication and conflict resolution skills
• Must represent Vulcan in a professional manner to all customers, vendors, and internal employees
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology, demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel), Google (particularly Docs and Sheets) and other software packages relevant to the position

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of duties associated with managing the business side of plant operations. Acts as the right hand of plant management, anticipating needs, and proactively addressing issues;
• Ensures employee timecards are accurate in Kronos and coded to the correct cost centers. Approves timecards in a timely manner to meet the payroll closing schedules. Brings trends/concerns to plant management to include cost variances, attendance tracking (absences, tardies, etc.), actual labor expense compared to production plan/schedule, etc;
• Ensures various plant systems are updated timely and accurately on a daily basis, including equipment maintenance (EMS), procurement purchasing systems (VCommerce), safety and environmental reporting (Gensuite), Plant Management (PME) for production tracking, inventory reconciliation, and Castrol LabCheck for equipment oil sampling.
• Tracks plant spending vs. budget and projection throughout the month leveraging Cypress/Oracle reports. Monitor KPI reports. Proactively analyzes, and researches variances and unexpected results and identifies and, within scope of authority, addresses discrepancies and informs the plant manager.
• For plants with dedicated EMS coordinator, this role will actively interface with this individual and may coordinate activities;
• Assists in the development of the plant budgets, includes performing entry and validation in the budget system (PBS);
• Reviews and approves plant p-cards, with the exception of the plant manager's and their own. Ensures proper coding, documentation and timely submission;
• Reviews belt scale tickets, voided tickets, etc. and signs off on cash reconciliation;
  Uses knowledge of maintenance/repair work orders and equipment to proactively leverage the procurement systems, processes, and catalogs to order parts, supplies, and equipment as required to support planned activities. Matches bills of lading with invoices;
• Researches, documents, and resolves location business related problems as needed. Ensures the plant manager is kept up to date on the status of these problems as well as the resolutions;
• Acts as an employee advocate and liaison with HR, Plant Accounting, Safety, Health and Environmental, Payroll, Benefits, etc.;
• Serves as the site contact for the plant. Receives site guests to include vendors, community members, etc. Resolves issues and problems within scope of authority. Provides answers directly to customers while also being the gatekeeper for the plant management team. Effectively uses conflict resolution tactics to diffuse issues with customers and neighbors, escalating the issues as necessary to the plant manager;
• Ensures plant compliance with Internal Controls and Company Policy;
• Maintains all record keeping documentation including but not limited to safety meetings, task training records, environmental, inspection records, etc.;
• Assists the plant manager in reviewing and updating the Production Planner tool in advance of and following regular meetings with members of the sales team; Participate in plant production scheduling, safety, and maintenance meetings;
• May create work orders, prints and distributes preventative maintenance items to the maintenance team. Follows up with the maintenance team to ensure timely completion and addresses preventative maintenance service inquiries. Coordinates the delivery of parts and supplies to support the maintenance and repair schedule. Informs plant management of overdue maintenance activities. For plants with a dedicated Maintenance Coordinator, this role will actively interface with this individual and coordinate activities;
• Serves as an emergency backup for scale clerk duties only when absolutely necessary; and
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Other Requirements

• This position requires knowledge and awareness of site hazards
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Use of telephone, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices is essential
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle
• May have to do bending and reaching to file materials
• Must have the ability to lift up to 10 lbs
• May involve exposure to conditions of dust, dirt and noise

Qualifications

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed 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 throughout the United States .

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more .

Rest. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.