Operations Management Development Program

Job Description

Operations Management Development Program | Vulcan Materials Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time, approximate four-year development track at Vulcan Materials Company, involving work at multiple operations facilities and occasional travel. Vulcan Materials Company is a major producer of construction aggregates, focusing on core mining and aggregate processing operations. This program is designed to prepare candidates for a Plant Manager role by providing comprehensive hands-on technical training, leadership development, and business exposure. The role is critical for developing future operational leaders who can drive positive business results and ensure efficient, compliant facility management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, multiple operations facilities

• Team: Operations team, reporting to leadership
• Mission: To prepare candidates for a Plant Manager role through a structured development program, ensuring operational excellence and business results.
• Tech Stack: standard computer systems, business software (e.g., Google Workspace), enterprise operational applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Ownership: Own and deliver operations-based projects, presenting positive business results to leadership within the first six months.
• Technical Training: Gain deep exposure to core mining and aggregate processing operations, including quality control, plant maintenance, and mobile equipment.
• Management Development: Participate in dedicated management training to develop proficiency in operational planning, resource allocation, and personnel management.
• Operational Progression: Advance through increasing leadership roles, starting with limited supervisory duties and progressing to Assistant Plant Manager.
• Compliance & Collaboration: Participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs and collaborate with commercial and sales teams to support market demands.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience: General knowledge of business and organization practices; industry or construction-related internship experience is helpful.
• Skills: Professional communication across all organizational levels, strong interpersonal skills for relationship building, and effective leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Skills: Critical thinking to solve operational problems, a self-motivated aptitude for learning, and strong time management skills.
• Bonus: Willingness to relocate within a designated region, flexibility to travel about 10% of the time, and adaptability to work in an outdoor, heavy industrial environment under varying weather conditions.