Plant Foreman

About the role

The Plant Foreman is a working position leading a crew of hourly team members. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing production efficiency with company standards and vision.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of production workers and equipment operators, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Monitors work schedules, allocating labor resources effectively, and ensuring that production goals are met without compromising quality.
• Enforce safety regulations and best practices alongside company policies; this is a critical duty.
• Regularly inspects equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Trains new hires and existing staff on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostering a skilled and cohesive team.
• Investigates and resolves production issues, including workflow bottlenecks.
• Effectively communicates production status and equipment integrity to management.
• Assists or fills in for the production team as needed, tasks may be as follows: Performs general manual labor tasks, including cleaning, shoveling, loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of related industry experience
• Knowledge of commonly used industry concepts, practices, and procedures preferred.
• 1-2 years of lead role
• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Work near moving machinery and equipment
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work alongside moving traffic on roads
• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving machinery, electrical hazards, and noisy environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.
• Required safety equipment: Company-required PPE (hard hats, eye protection, high awareness upper garment(s), safety shoes, welding hat, gloves (rubber, leather, vibrating), face shield, etc.)
• Where and when used: As posted and required

Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities are necessary to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for coordinating team members and reporting to management.
• COUNTY Core Competencies: Integrity & Organizational Awareness, Customer First Focus, Results Driven Orientation, Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Creativity & Innovation
• Job-Based Competencies: Production & Plant Operation Management, Quality Control, Machine Operation, Work Order Scheduling and Value Stream Mapping, Financial Acumen & Budget Management

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• $200 Boot Allowance
• Safety focused: GUARD for Life
• Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
• Optional Uniform Program
• Benefits details (English): https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits.pdf
• Benefits details (Spanish): https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits-Spanish.pdf