Mining Foreman

About the role

Lead daily plant operations by ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with company policies and MSHA standards. Guide and support a dedicated team, holding members accountable while fostering a culture of trust, recognition, and continuous improvement. Oversee resource allocation, scheduling, and training to maintain smooth, efficient operations. Monitor performance, address challenges, and drive process enhancements to achieve production goals. Manage reporting, maintenance coordination, and inventory control to ensure the plant runs safely, efficiently, and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant team members comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, including MSHA safety and quality standards.
• Promote and uphold a strong “safety-first” culture by identifying and reporting potential hazards.
• Hold team members accountable to performance standards and expectations; escalate personnel issues to the Area Manager as needed.
• Participate in the hiring and onboarding process, including interviewing, training, and mentoring new employees.
• Recognize and reward employees for individual and team achievements.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet daily priorities, ensure coverage of essential duties, coordinate cross-training, and provide backup support as needed.
• Conduct daily plant inspections to verify safe and efficient operations.
• Resolve minor operational issues and promptly escalate major concerns.
• Monitor plant performance and efficiency, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Complete and maintain accurate paperwork, logs, and production reports.
• Submit and track work orders, coordinate repairs, and verify completion.
• Receive, inspect, and manage plant materials and inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude with solid math and computer skills.
• Skilled in operating heavy equipment, hand tools, and performing basic welding tasks.
• Excels at problem-solving and confidently prioritizing multiple issues.
• Builds trust and communicates clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Maintains safety and quality as top priorities in every task.
• Thrives in a team environment and inspires others to collaborate effectively.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends as needed.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Regular outdoor work with exposure to a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Occasional standing, walking, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and pushing or pulling as needed.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, vests, glasses, ear plugs, and hard hats, with additional PPE for special jobs as required.

This is a full-time permanent field-based position at our Ewing Pit, 7501 Hwy 85, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. This is a safety-sensitive position; offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of fitness for duty assessments, including drug and alcohol screening and a criminal background check.

Pay

Salary Range: $28 and up with experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• Team events, professional development activities, and community initiatives.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture.