Equipment Manager - Wharton, NJ

Job ID: 506879Safety, 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 OverviewManage 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 valuesReinforce and lead by example on TNY safety culturePromote and enforce TNY and CRH Safety PracticesMaintain 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 FunctionsAssist 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.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Education/ExperienceRequiredHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 10 years of practical work experience.Must be able to work with Profit & Loss StatementsComputer savvyPreferredBachelor's degree (B.S. or B.E.) preferredAt 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 PowerPointWork RequirementsStrict 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.AbilityEqual Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities