Asphalt Plant Foreman

About the Role

The Foreman directs and coordinates employee activities to achieve top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, and teamwork while prioritizing safety and ensuring compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations. Responsibilities include scheduling and prioritizing work activities to meet customer and production needs, ensuring cost-effective operations, and proper utilization of resources and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of production and/or maintenance hourly employees to ensure quality workmanship, efficiency, morale, communication, and teamwork.
• Provide proper training and instructions for employees to perform job duties.
• Prioritize and schedule work activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly sales forecasts and customer needs.
• Assume responsibility for material production, ensuring timely and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources and equipment.
• Prioritize safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards, promoting a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) and company officials to meet state and federal regulations.
• Follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Motivate and reward employees while maintaining satisfactory relationships with customers and the community.

Requirements

• On-the-job training or equivalent combination of education and experience in mining practices.
• Experience in the mining/construction industry preferred, with 5 years of supervisory experience in production.
• Knowledge of aggregate, asphalt, cement, or ready-mix plant operations.
• Understanding of OSHA and/or MSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work overtime and extended hours based on customer and company demands.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving skills.

Skills

• Leadership Skills: Acts decisively, supports company objectives, and holds employees accountable.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively with others, shares knowledge, and is open to feedback.
• Safety Awareness: Proactively identifies hazards, mitigates risks, and ensures personal and collective safety.
• Processing Knowledge: Understands material flow, crushing, screening, and stockpiling processes, and can adjust plant settings for optimal efficiency.

Pay

The base hourly range for this role is $37.00 - $42.00 per hour. This range does not include discretionary bonuses or equity packages. Compensation is determined based on skillset, experience, job scope, and market data.