SIMON | Aggregate Foreman

Job Summary:

Responsible for daily operations of a commercial aggregate quarry or pit, and concrete ready-mix production plant including safety, quality control, and supervision of employees.

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’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Ensure continual compliance with MSHA, OSHA and EPA regulations
•    Maintain effective relationships and work with customers, suppliers, local communities, local, state and federal governments, and Company business groups
•    Manage the activities of quarry, pit, and/or dredge production crews to meet established business and production objectives
•    Respond quickly to customer needs
•    Assist with review and analysis of production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to resolve causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems
•    Assist with revision of production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operation issues
•    Assists with maintenance scheduling, and coordinates maintenance of equipment to keep equipment and facility in top condition to optimize production flow
•    Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to e-mail correspondence, timecard entry, handling documents and electronic files, etc.
•    Trains and coaches plant employees to perform at their highest level
•    Safely operate company vehicles, tooling, and equipment
•    Actively supports and leads Company initiatives related to safety and employee development

Education:

•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
•    Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required

Skills:

•    Consistent track record of maintaining a safe work culture
•    3-5 years of practical experience with aggregate production processes, including plant/crushing operations
•    1-2 years of experience leading and managing employees preferred
•    Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance
•    Basic computer skills using MS Office and similar programs
•    MSHA certification or ability to obtain certification required
•    Ability to lead and motivate others; prior experience effectively developing a team preferred
•    Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines

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 exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery
•    Occasionally required to work from heights
•    Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
•    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
•    Regularly exposure to loud noise 
•    Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, fumes and airborne particles
•    Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation*: $30.00-$33.00 DOE

*Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Benefits: All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, 401K with company match, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance.  Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.

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. 

Application window anticipated to close on 11/11/2024; open until filled.