- Location:
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Tampa (33610) - Florida, United States
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Engineering Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Transport, Logistics & Distribution, Utilities & Services
- Advertiser:
- CRH
- Job ID:
- 132270923
- Posted On:
- 17 September 2025
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Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.
Assistant Plant Manager – Build Your Future with Preferred Materials
Are you ready to lead with purpose, grow your career, and make an impact every single day? At Preferred Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As part of the CRH Americas family, we prioritize safety, innovation, and people above all else.
If you're looking for the stability and benefits of a large corporation with the close-knit culture of a small team, this is your opportunity. Join us as an Assistant Plant Manager and help shape the future of asphalt production.
What You’ll Do
As our Assistant Plant Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our asphalt operations. You’ll lead with confidence, solve problems with precision, and keep everything running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
-Maintaining safe and efficient production schedules
-Monitoring production, load-out, and sales to ensure quality and consistency
-Supporting plant crews and QC/design technicians with technical and staffing needs
-Adjusting production based on mix designs and material requirements
-Setting, tracking, and reporting performance targets
-Managing the plant budget and financial records
-Keeping accurate inventory, inspection, and compliance documentation
-Conducting site inspections to ensure safety and environmental compliance
-Coordinating equipment maintenance and ensuring vehicle readiness
-Coaching and developing team members through feedback and training
-Responding flexibly to customer order changes and expectations
-Participating in succession planning and crew development
What You Bring
We’re looking for a hands-on leader who’s ready to make things happen. Ideal candidates will have:
-A professional, positive attitude and a collaborative mindset
-Reliability and punctuality
-A strong commitment to safety and compliance
-A willingness to support team members and adapt to changing needs
-A high school diploma or GED (preferred)
-At least 5 years of experience in construction, testing, or plant production supervision
-At least 5 years of experience with equipment, vendors, suppliers, and customer relations
-A minimum of 3 years of asphalt plant experience
Why Preferred Materials
-Career growth and development opportunities
-A culture rooted in safety, teamwork, and innovation
-The chance to be part of a respected industry leader
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become a key player in a company that’s paving the way to a better tomorrow.
Preferred Materials. Built on integrity. Powered by people.
What CRH Offers You
-Highly competitive base pay
-Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
-Group retirement savings program
-Health and wellness programs
-An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
