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SIMON | Ready Mix Plant Superintendent

Simon
flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
Sep 03, 2026
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visitwww.simonteam.com/. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com. Job Summary: Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily operations of multiple Ready Mix production facilities. Provides leadership and supervision for plant employees while ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, product quality, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and achievement of businessobjectives. This position is accountable for managing plant operations, supporting workforce development, coordinating production activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Main Responsibilities: Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies Direct and oversee plant operations to ensure safety, quality, production, environmental, and customer service objectives are achieved Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to employees at assigned facilities, including performance management, employee development, coaching, and training Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and developing employees Effectively handle the work environment to ensure safety, environmental, regulatory and production targets are met Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DEQ, and other industry requirements Plan, coordinate, and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and business objectives Monitor and evaluate plant performance through established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives as needed Assist in developing and managing operational budgets, forecasts, and resource planning activities Review production, quality control, maintenance, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, safety, quality, and cost management Main Responsibilities Cont. Establish and maintain effective preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors to diagnose and resolve equipment issues while ensuring equipment remains safe and operational Collaborate with sales, quality control, dispatch, maintenance, and other business functions to support customer needs and operational goals Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, regulatory agencies, local communities, and other business partners Safely operate Company vehicles and equipment when required to perform essential job duties Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in business, construction management, or similar/relevant field preferred Current MSHA Certification and/or ability to obtain may be required for some roles Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; CDL a plus Skills: 3+ years of experience in Ready Mix, aggregate, asphalt, manufacturing, construction materials, or a similar production environment 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance Ability to effectively lead teams, prioritize work, and manage multiple operational responsibilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production, maintenance, or operations-related software systems Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills Physical Requirements: Wears andmaintainsrequired PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities asrequired Regularly useshands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects, write, andoperatea keyboard and/or mobile device to complete administrative tasks and support project documentation Regularly communicates (talks and hears) and uses visual acuity to exchange information, coordinate work, and maintainsafe and effective jobsite operations Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks Frequently stands or works on feet for extended periods and walks across uneven terrain to navigate construction sites safely and effectively Frequently works in close proximity toheavy equipment and machinery to oversee field activities Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs Occasionallylifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds to handle materials, tools, and equipment essential job functions with or withoutassistance Occasionally experiences exposure to fuel, oil, and other chemicals associated with construction equipment and site activities Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends; overnight travel may be required Benefits and Perks: Benefits and Perks: * Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options * Prescription Drug Coverage * Dental and Vision Plans * Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options * Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services * Paid Parental Leave * Employee Assistance Program * Life and AD&D Insurance * Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays * 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match * Product and Service Group Discount Programs Application window anticipated to close on 12/10/2025; open until filled. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The essential functions of this role may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Simon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Simon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.