Management Associate, Production

About the Program

The Martin Marietta Management Associate Program is an investment in you, serving as a portal to a challenging and rewarding career. The program focuses on selecting and developing the very best people, enabling associates to grow into valuable Company leaders.

Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Management Associate will enter an 18 to 24-month formal training program. This program is designed to provide learning opportunities in the Aggregate Production/Mining business and develop production and leadership skills. Upon successful completion, the individual will be considered for promotion to a Production Foreman position or another relevant role as the first step in their management career. This is an entry-level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce prescribed ethics, safety, and environmental measures.
• Use engineering principles to assist in pit development, plant design, and improving production capacities.
• Operate and maintain equipment throughout the plant, including crushers, screens, conveyors, and heavy off-road equipment.
• Assist in the blasting process, including laying out drill patterns and loading shots.
• Become skilled at completing quality control tests.
• Provide a high level of customer service by following established procedures and through personal actions.
• Become familiar with the traits of high-performing managers at Martin Marietta.
• Provide leadership and direction for other employees as needed.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with Company policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related fields, completed in the last 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the mining and aggregates industry.
• No prior full-time experience required.
• Ability to learn technical processes.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word and Excel).
• Previous industry exposure or experience is useful.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Operates 85% of the time in mining locations (plants, quarries, mines, remote offices) and 15% in a professional office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and copiers.
• May occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.