Management Associate, Rotational Development Program – Ready-Mix Plant Management

Job Description

Ready-mix Management Associate | Martin Marietta

The Tone:
This is an entry-level, rotational development program at Martin Marietta. As a leader in aggregates and heavy building materials, Martin Marietta offers a structured 18 to 24-month training program designed to prepare individuals for future supervisory and management roles within its ready-mix concrete operations. This role is crucial for developing the next generation of operational leaders who will ensure efficient production, quality control, and strong workforce management. Upon successful completion, individuals will be considered for promotion to a relevant position, indicating a clear career path within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Supports experienced Production Leaders and plant operations
• Mission: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ready-mix business while developing leadership, technical, and business competencies for future supervisory and management roles.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Mastering Ready-Mix Operations: Learn and actively participate in all aspects of ready-mix concrete production and plant operations across multiple facilities.
• Optimizing Daily Production: Assist in coordinating daily production activities to ensure product availability and meet customer service requirements.
• Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Monitor plant performance and production processes to maximize efficiency, identify improvements, and support best practices across assigned locations.
• Maintaining Product Quality Standards: Support batching operations, ensure products are produced according to approved mix designs and quality standards, and assist with quality control and assurance.
• Cultivating Leadership and Workforce Skills: Gain exposure to workforce management, employee engagement, and performance management processes, developing communication and leadership skills through direct interaction with employees, customers, and business partners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience: No prior work experience is required; 6 months – 1 year of industry-related internships or a combination of internships and work experience in Ready-Mix is preferred.
• Skills: Familiarity with the Ready-Mix industry, knowledge of OSHA compliance and regulations, effective written and spoken communication skills, proficiency in MS Word and Excel, and strong time management abilities.
• Bonus: Valid Driver’s License.