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Plant Foreman
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What they do
A Production Plant Foreman works with the Plant Manager or Supervisor in scheduling the activities of the employees and team leaders. Meets regularly with the team leaders to communicate anticipated production sequences, to discuss potential production problems, and to provide opportunity for input on improvement of work processes and work flow. Assist in assuring quality and safety of production procedures.
$68,025 / year median in Arizona
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- Direct and coordinate the activities of production and/or maintenance hourly employees to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, and teamwork.
- Ensure employees receive proper training and instructions to perform job duties.
- Direct and prioritize work activities of hourly production and/or maintenance employees.
- Schedule production requirements to support daily, weekly, and monthly sales forecasts to meet customer and production needs.
- Assume responsibility for the production of materials.
- Ensure timely and cost-effective operations.
- Ensure proper and efficient utilization of all resources and equipment.
- Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
- Work with SHE and Company officials to promote a safe work environment that meets all state and federal rules and regulations.
- Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Critical Competencies
Leadership Skills:
Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback
- Safety Awareness
- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
- Processing Knowledge
- Understands the material flow, crushing, screening and stockpiling process of an aggregate operation. Understands how to adjust plant settings for optimal production efficiency and troubleshoot inefficiencies. Responsibilities Education
- On the job training or an equivalent combination of education and experience in mining practices is required. Experience
- Experience in the mining/construction industry is preferred with 5 years of work experience in supervision production employees is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of an aggregate, asphalt, cement, or ready-mix plant operation.
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and/or MSHA rules and regulations. Other Requirements
- Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
- Must have the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with customers and the community in the performance of duties.
- Must be able to motivate and reward employees.
- Must have a valid driver's license and have excellent driving skills. Hourly Range. The base hourly range for this role is between $40.00
- $44.