Asphalt Plant Foreman

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of plant personnel, including operators, laborers, and maintenance staff.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Oversee daily production schedules to ensure timely and efficient asphalt production.
• Monitor production processes, making adjustments to optimize performance and output.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure the hot mix asphalt meets all required standards and specifications.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of materials and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and training sessions on proper equipment use and maintenance.
• Address and report any safety incidents or accidents, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs of plant equipment and machinery.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of production, safety incidents, maintenance activities, and other relevant data.
• Prepare and submit reports on plant operations and performance to the Asphalt Production Manager.
• Quickly identify and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or production bottlenecks.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and fix technical problems.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Communicate effectively with plant management, crew members, and other stakeholders.
• Implement best practices to improve site security of plant, equipment, and supplies from theft and vandalism.

Requirements

• Previous experience with Asphalt Plant Operations.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in the asphalt plant industry.
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience and skills.
• Dependable, on-time daily attendance.
• Hot mix asphalt quality control principles, asphalt mix design basics, asphalt sampling.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience leading a team of co-workers.
• Basic equipment operation skills: skid steer loader, front end loader.
• Ability to use arms and hand to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction).
• Ability to travel and work overtime, as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent; technical training or certification in asphalt production or related field preferred.
• Experience operating small hydraulic cranes, manlifts, RT forklift.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using plant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Documentation of asphalt plant safety training.
• Experience with daily operations cost tracking systems.