Full-Time

Plant Supervisor

Posted on 10/31/2025

Vulcan Materials

Vulcan Materials

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces construction aggregates and related materials

No salary listed

United States

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Experience in supervising production employees preferably at either an aggregate, sand/gravel or asphalt plant preferred
  • Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and mentorship to employees, both direct and indirect reports, to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships.
  • Operational Knowledge. Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rock and sand mining, ready-mix concrete, and/or asphalt operations and equipment, MSHA regulations, engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes.
  • Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.
  • Financial Knowledge. Must possess knowledge and experience leading financial performance to established targets, meeting or exceeding performance goals.
  • Working Conditions. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed loud noises.
Responsibilities
  • Promote Safety. Take an active role prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures.
  • Organize and Plan Production. Plan the daily operation scheduling of plant production to ensure optimal utilization of plant and equipment, personnel and inventory requirements, and work procedures in regards to stripping, mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping.
  • Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision to all employees at the plant in order to support the operational function of the business. Workcross-functionally with HR to recruit new employees, provide merit increases, perform disciplinary actions, and evaluate the performance of employees in order to develop talent.
  • Monitor Processes and Materials. Analyze production and quality control to ensure a quality product is received by our customers. Monitor operational reports to ensure best practices in extraction, processing, stockpiling, and re-handling to ensure product remains within target specifications. Implement and monitor a preventive maintenance program to limit work stoppages, downtime, or other disruptions.
  • Maintain Compliance. Build a strong safety culture to ensure the plant is in compliance with Vulcan’s safety, operations, and environmental policies and procedures. Manage the health and safety of employees to continuously improve the Vulcan’s health & safety performance.
  • Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily inspection and maintenance of the plant to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.

Vulcan Materials is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, focusing on crushed stone, sand, and gravel. It also manufactures aggregates-based construction materials such as asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates a vertically integrated business model that covers quarrying, processing, and sales, enabling it to control the entire supply chain from extraction to delivery. With more than 400 facilities across 22 states and additional regions, Vulcan serves a wide range of customers in the construction industry, from small contractors to large infrastructure projects. Its operations emphasize efficiency and cost control through integration, scale, and geographic reach. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, high-quality building materials to support infrastructure development while maintaining leadership in the market and optimizing the supply chain for cost and delivery performance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Birmingham, Alabama

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Data centre construction acceleration in Sunbelt drives aggregate demand for infrastructure.
  • Operating cash flow surged 29% to $1.8B, funding shareholder returns and investments.
  • Public highway construction and private nonresidential activity support 1-3% shipment growth.

What critics are saying

  • CalPortland acquisition strips Vulcan of high-margin California ready-mix concrete operations.
  • Revenue growth forecast slows to 1.3% annually, trailing industry 5.9% pace.
  • Mexico Yucatán quarry faces nationalization under resource sovereignty pressures, threatening exports.

What makes Vulcan Materials unique

  • Largest US aggregates producer with 400+ facilities across 22 states and territories.
  • Twelve consecutive quarters of high single-digit cash gross profit per ton improvement.
  • Vertically integrated supply chain from quarrying through delivery to customers.

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Texas Politics Project
Mar 30th, 2026
August Pfluger's foreign asset protection bill clears House.

August Pfluger's foreign asset protection bill clears House. March 30, 2026 U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) secured a major legislative win as his Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 passed the House in a 247-164 vote, drawing support from 41 Democrats alongside Republicans. The bipartisan measure aims to protect American companies operating overseas from foreign governments that seize or interfere with U.S.-owned assets. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. "Today's House passage... is a necessary step to protect American businesses and workers from unfair treatment overseas," said rep. Pfluger. "It sends a clear message... that the United States will not tolerate this behavior." The bill strengthens U.S. maritime and trade enforcement mechanisms, allowing for retaliatory actions against countries that unlawfully confiscate American property. Lawmakers say the effort is critical to safeguarding economic and national security interests tied to U.S. investments abroad. The legislation is partly driven by an ongoing dispute involving Vulcan Materials Company, whose operations in Mexico were shut down by the government under then-President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. U.S. officials argue the move violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), raising concerns about the treatment of American Businesses in foreign markets. Top House Republicans praised the bill's passage, emphasizing its role in reinforcing property rights and deterring foreign interference. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the measure "reaffirms America's commitment to the rule of law," while Majority Leader Steve Scalise called it essential to protecting economic growth and national security. Supporters argue that U.S. investments abroad are closely tied to domestic job creation and supply chain stability, making protections against foreign asset seizures increasingly important. With strong bipartisan backing in the House, Pfluger's legislation signals a tougher U.S. stance on protecting American business interests globally, setting up a key test in the Senate over how far Washington is willing to go in confronting foreign governments over economic disputes.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
JPMorgan downgrades Vulcan Materials to neutral, cuts price target to $320 on weak Q4 results

Vulcan Materials Company has been downgraded to Neutral from Overweight by JPMorgan, with its price target reduced from $335 to $320. The downgrade follows the company's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, which fell short of expectations. Vulcan reported quarterly revenue of $1.91 billion, a 3.18% year-over-year increase, but missed estimates by $43.51 million. Earnings per share of $1.70 missed expectations by $0.41. JPMorgan cited tough competition, pricing headwinds and geopolitical shifts as key challenges. For 2026, management expects aggregate shipment growth of 1% to 3% and freight-adjusted selling price increases of 4% to 6%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected between $2.4 billion and $2.6 billion. Vulcan Materials is amongst the largest producers of construction aggregates in the United States.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
Vulcan Materials misses Q4 revenue estimates with $1.91B, stock drops 9.2%

Vulcan Materials reported Q4 revenues of $1.91 billion, up 3.2% year-on-year but missing analyst expectations by 1.7%. The construction aggregates producer delivered a disappointing quarter, with full-year EBITDA guidance and adjusted operating income both significantly missing estimates. Despite the miss, CEO Ronnie Pruitt highlighted full-year adjusted EBITDA growth of 13% and 160 basis point margin expansion. The company's aggregates cash gross profit per tonne increased to $11.33. The building materials sector broadly underperformed in Q4, with the nine tracked stocks missing revenue consensus by 1.2% on average. Share prices declined 3.3% on average following earnings results. Vulcan Materials' stock has fallen 9.2% since reporting and currently trades at $297.35.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 27th, 2026
Truist raises Vulcan Materials price target to $360, maintains buy rating despite Q4 miss

Truist raised its price target on Vulcan Materials Company to $360 from $320 on 19 February 2026, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm acknowledged a fourth-quarter earnings miss but noted that 2026 guidance still indicates year-over-year growth with modest volume expansion. Vulcan reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.70 versus $2.11 consensus and revenue of $1.91 billion compared with $1.96 billion consensus. Chief executive Ronnie Pruitt highlighted full-year adjusted EBITDA growth of 13% and margin expansion of 160 basis points, with aggregate cash gross profit per ton reaching $11.33. RBC Capital lowered its price target to $296 from $316, maintaining a Sector Perform rating. The firm suggested Vulcan may provide additional updates at its March Capital Markets Day.

PR Newswire
Feb 17th, 2026
Vulcan Materials reports 29% operating cash flow surge to $1.8B, eyes $2.4-2.6B EBITDA in 2026

Vulcan Materials Company reported full-year 2025 revenues of $7.9 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion, up 13 percent year-over-year. The US construction aggregates producer achieved adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.3 percent, expanding 160 basis points. Operating cash flow increased 29 percent to $1.8 billion. Full-year aggregates shipments rose 3 percent to 226.8 million tonnes, whilst freight-adjusted prices improved 4 percent. Cash gross profit per ton reached $11.33, marking the twelfth consecutive quarter of high single-digit improvement. The company returned $698 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. For 2026, Vulcan expects adjusted EBITDA between $2.4 billion and $2.6 billion, driven by anticipated demand growth in public construction and private nonresidential sectors, with aggregates shipments forecast to increase 1-3 percent.

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