Management Associate Production

Job Description:

The Martin Marietta Management Associate Program is an investment in you. It is our way of selecting and developing the very best people, and it is your portal to a challenging and rewarding career. When you join our team, you bring your unique talents and share our values of excellence and integrity. Together, we can help you realize your potential. Our associates grow to become valuable Company leaders. Relocation assistance is available.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Management Associate will participate in an 18 to 24-month formal training program designed to develop technical, operational, and leadership skills within Martin Marietta's Aggregates business. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured learning, associates will gain exposure to all aspects of plant operations, production management, and people leadership.

The program is designed to prepare high-potential individuals for future supervisory and frontline leadership roles by developing the skills needed to lead crews, manage production, drive operational performance, and foster a strong safety culture. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for promotion to a production Foreman position or another relevant role as a first step in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce prescribed ethics, safety, and environmental measures.
• Use engineering principles to assist in pit development, plant design, operational improvements, and production optimization initiatives.
• Operate and maintain equipment throughout the plant, including but not limited to crushers, screens, conveyors, and heavy off-road equipment.
• Assist in drilling and blasting activities, including laying out drill patterns, preparing blast designs, and supporting blast execution.
• Become proficient in performing quality control testing and understanding product specifications.
• Participate in operational and continuous improvement projects that enhance plant efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality control, and leadership teams to support operational goals.
• Provide a high level of customer service by following established procedures and through personal actions.
• Participate in leadership development activities designed to prepare for future supervisory responsibilities.
• Develop skills in employee coaching, communication, work planning, and crew leadership.
• Observe and assist supervisors with workforce management, production scheduling, and daily operational decision-making.
• Gain experience leading small teams and coordinating work activities while promoting a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment.
• Become familiar with the traits, expectations, and best practices of high-performing Martin Marietta leaders.
• Provide leadership and direction for employees as needed throughout the training program.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with the Company's Mission, Vision, Values, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Familiarity with or knowledge of the mining, aggregates, construction materials, or related industries preferred.
• No prior full-time professional experience required.
• Previous internship, co-op, or industry-related experience is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to learn technical processes and adapt to a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work safely in an outdoor industrial environment around heavy equipment.

Why Martin Marietta

At Martin Marietta, we invest in developing future leaders. Our Management Associate Program provides meaningful hands-on experience, structured training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to all aspects of aggregates production and operations. Associates build the technical, operational, and leadership skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced environment while developing relationships with experienced leaders across the organization. The Management Associate Program is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career with Martin Marietta.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and make an impact while helping shape the infrastructure of tomorrow, we encourage you to apply.

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined in the Job Description section, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.