Asphalt Paving Foreperson

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor established in 1874. We operate multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries, and sand operations in Kansas. Our work spans public, private, and commercial projects, including paving, utility, dirt-grading, and concrete flat work. We prioritize safety while delivering quality work and products in a competitive market.

About the role

Join our team as an Asphalt Plant Foreperson, where you'll oversee all aspects of our asphalt manufacturing facility. We're seeking a results-oriented professional who excels in managing people, processes, and production to deliver superior products and customer service. This role offers the opportunity to lead operational excellence in a dynamic environment while fostering a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of asphalt manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient environment.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure strict compliance with all safety practices and regulations.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production goals and quality standards.
• Deliver world-class customer service and timely scheduling for both internal and external clients.
• Oversee budgeting, production planning, staffing, and maintenance activities.
• Manage production teams, optimize equipment and facility usage, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and financial reports to maximize plant profitability.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage procurement within budget parameters.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and collaborate with the accounting department.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
• Maintain environmental compliance and fulfill all reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with other business units to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in plant operations, team leadership, and safety management—preferably in asphalt or related industries.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data to drive performance improvements.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in coordinating complex schedules and managing multiple priorities.
• Professional, courteous, and collaborative attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights or weekends as business needs demand.
• Strict adherence to all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Willingness to contribute to team efforts and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Pay

$24-30/hr, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 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

CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. We operate 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.