Plant Foreman

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947 D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint.

This position is responsible for coordinating asphalt production to meet internal and external customer demand, ordering materials and supplies, daily safety and production reports, and managing repair and maintenance.

• Responsible for schedule coordination with sales, operations, and administrative staff.
• Maintaining material quality and inventory levels to meet sales demand.
• Occasionally operate mobile and/or plant equipment.
• Allocates general and daily responsibilities.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors plant activities to include the maintenance of equipment.
• Supports and assists personnel in achieving timely and efficient production schedules.
• Ensures manpower and resources are adequate.
• Ensures conformance with policies and procedures, safety regulations, and local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures proper documentation of operations activities in logs and/or incident reports.
• Proactively manages equipment, personnel, and other operational costs.
• Teach and develop craft employees to promote understanding of safety and aggregate processing.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

5+ years of experience in asphalt operations with understanding of material processing equipment such as plant controls, dryer drums, screens, conveyors, baghouse, and mobile equipment. Hands‑on experience and knowledge of asphalt plants, plant operations, screens, and conveyors are required.

• Knowledge and understanding of preventative maintenance that must be performed to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Knowledge and understanding of asphalt production.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks.
• Computer skills and email proficiency.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting plant operational issues.
• Clear communication.

• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Lift up to 80 pounds.

• Compliance with corporate safety initiatives.
• Timekeeping and reporting systems training.
• Adherence to company’s Code of Conduct daily.
• OSHA rules and regulations compliance.
• Quick adaptation to fast‑paced plant environment.

Dickerson & Bowen Company is not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This statement is not intended to be all‑inclusive;

it represents typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.