Materials Graduate Leadership Development Program

Job Description

Graduate Leadership Development Program | Peckham Industries, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a rotational leadership development program at Peckham Industries, Inc., with travel required throughout New York and New England. The program is designed to develop future leaders within the company’s materials businesses, which include quarry and hot mix asphalt operations. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the business, preparing them to assume leadership roles such as Assistant Plant Manager upon successful completion. The role is crucial for fostering internal talent and ensuring the continuity of skilled leadership in materials operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Graduate Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New York & New England
• Mission: To develop future leaders for Peckham Industries’ materials businesses through structured rotation and mentorship.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Safety Promotion: Uphold and promote Peckham Industries’ safety culture by adhering to all company, OSHA, and MSHA policies and proactively supporting a safe work environment.
• Operational Understanding: Participate in structured rotations across materials operations, including quarry, plant administration, quality control, environmental compliance, HMA operations, and sales.
• Quality Assurance: Support quality control activities through material sampling, testing, and performance evaluation to ensure aggregates and hot mix asphalt meet internal and customer specifications.
• Operational Support: Assist with quarry and mining operations, including mine planning, crushing and screening, and regulatory compliance, and engage in hot mix asphalt plant operations, supporting production and maintenance.
• Data Analysis: Analyze operational data, key performance indicators, inventory levels, and cost drivers to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; Construction Management; Business Administration; or a closely related field. An Associate’s degree may be considered with strong academic performance.
• Experience: Relevant materials, quarry, plant, heavy civil, internship, co-op, or field experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word), strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management abilities, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred.