SIMON| Asphalt Plant Foreman

Job Summary:

Responsible for daily operation of an asphalt production plant, including safety, compliance, and quality control.
 

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, quality, and efficiency
•    Effectively coordinate the day-to-day work environment and staff to ensure safety, regulatory, and production targets are met
•    Actively support and lead Company initiatives related to safety and employee development
•    Assist with training, coaching and development of employees to perform at their highest level
•    Maintain effective relationships with internal/external customers, suppliers, and Company business groups
•    Effectively communicate in a professional manner in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels 
•    Establish plant production schedules to meet supply, schedule, and delivery needs
•    Use computer system to enter and maintain data, manage schedules, prepare reports, and respond to e-mail correspondence
•    Batch and inspect loads to ensure consistency of mix
•    Coordinate scheduling of plant equipment maintenance
•    Order and maintain inventory of raw materials supply
•    Safely operate company equipment, tooling, and vehicles as needed
 

Education:

•    High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; Class B commercial license preferred
 

Skills:

•    3 or more years of experience in asphalt production operations and/or related role 
•    2 or more years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
•    Self-directed, results-oriented, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance
•    Ability to lead and motivate others; prior experience effectively managing a team preferred
•    Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
•    Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office products

Physical Requirements:

•    Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to manipulate objects
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
•    Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain; may require some work performed from heights of 50’ or more
•    Frequent exposure to loud noise 
•    Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
•    Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

Benefits and Perks:

•    Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
•    Prescription Drug Coverage
•    Dental and Vision Plans
•    Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
•    Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Life and AD&D Insurance 
•    Disability Insurance 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•    401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
•    Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Benefit offerings subject to change.