Equipment Manager - Wharton, NJ

Job ID:  506879

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview

Manage fleet size, utilization, maintenance and repairs. Work with Construction team on lease, rental, and procurement opportunities. Oversee/supervise the timely procurement of parts and supplies and assist the purchasing staff to support all TNJ operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

(Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead and uphold TNY values
• Reinforce and lead by example on TNY safety culture
• Promote and enforce TNY and CRH Safety Practices
• Maintain strong communication with all operational managers in your respective area to ensure that all equipment needs are met.
• Attend local staff meetings as required to support operations effectively.
• Work closely with all other division Equipment Superintendents (Best Practice) to improve group purchasing, share safety ideas, reduce rental needs, and increase utilization.
• Maintain cost control for all rolling stock equipment: oversee and authorize the purchase of parts, supplies, outside repairs, shop tools, etc.
• Ensure all equipment repairs and preventive maintenance is completed effectively, efficiently, and on time.  Manage outside repairs for accurate work and billing.
• Continually strive to maximize equipment and mechanic utilization.
• Be visible in the field; inspect equipment on a regular basis at job sites to schedule equipment repairs prior to failure.
• Ensure all shop related paper work is completed accurately and on time (purchase orders, work orders, time cards, hour and mileage updates, etc.).
• Assist the Vice President Equipment with annual cap-ex and repair budgets.
• Ensure all maintenance facilities and personnel are in compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and DOT regulations at all times.
• Identify and resolve regulatory, safety, personnel, and equipment/operational problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Enforce and manage all company safety rules, policies, and procedures. SOPs
• (standard operating procedures) SS (safety standards) and FFEs (fundamentals of fatality elimination) Conduct safety meetings, participate in tool box talks, promote S.A.F.E card use, and document employee performance as necessary.
• Support A.S.S.C teams (associate safety steering committees).
• Assist with annual training programs.
• Ensure that all maintenance facilities are neat, clean, and in a safe condition. (5S program)
• Conduct annual evaluations of direct reports timely and accurately.
• 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.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
• Strict adherence to Tilcon NY Inc. policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the CRH Code of Business Conduct.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• 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.
• Appraising performance, including annual evaluations and new employee 60-day evaluations.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Lead by example.
• 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/Experience

Required

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 10 years of practical work experience.
• Must be able to work with Profit & Loss Statements
• Computer savvy

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience in an operations leadership role.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Work Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Dust masks & Hearing Protection.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as reports, employee and safety manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, staff, customers and the general public.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Excel
• The ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a logical and organized manner and possess strong problem solving skills
• The ability to work both independently and as a team
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, and documentation skills

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus. This position requires an employee to lift up to 50lbs. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. 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 and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Competencies

• Safety, Integrity, Quality – formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon’s core values.
• Attracts Top Talent - Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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