Asphalt Plant Foreman

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

The Asphalt Plant Foreperson position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility including the following, but not limited to: communication with truck drivers; handling the aspects related to plant personnel and customers; scheduling and necessary plant maintenance.

• Conduct Daily safety meetings
• Conduct routine mandatory daily inspections of the Plant and Equipment
• 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 with internal/external customers with dispatch to ensure timely and efficient asphalt production.
• Work with QC to ensure the asphalt meets all required standards and designs
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health.
• 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.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of Agg materials and AC supplies to ensure correct delivery.
• Coordinate with dispatch to ensure the timely delivery of materials and manage inventory to plant.
• Maintain accurate records of production, safety incidents, maintenance activities, and other information.
• Make sure all daily prism reports are on time for plant operations, downtime and inventory is entered
• Quickly identify and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or production bottlenecks
• Create a positive work environment.
• Communicate effectively with plant management and crew members.

· Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

· Two years of related experience and/or training preferred.

· Must be 18 years in age or older.

· Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

· Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

· Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.

· Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

· Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in plant maintenance.

· Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations.

· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

· Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

· Ability to work well and efficiently with others.

· Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

· May require sitting for extended periods of time.

· Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.

· Able to occasionally move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.

· Able to work extended hours.

· Able to work in all weather conditions.

· Able to work in tight quarters.

· While performing the duties of the job, the employee…