Asphalt Plant Foreman

Position Title - Asphalt Plant Foreman

Location: (Oklahoma City, OK)

Description

The Asphalt Plant Foreman is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the asphalt plant while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental regulations. This role involves managing a plant crew of 3 - 5 to ensure the cost effective and efficient production of hot mix asphalt, maintaining plant and support equipment, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring quality control requirements are met at the plant. The foreman participates in scheduling communication between TJ Campbell order/dispatch and the internal and external customer contacts. Provides management oversight for all phases of asphalt plant operations, including coordinating workers, tracking material quantities on hand and ordering aggregates, asphalt, and additives. Leads and coordinates the daily maintenance of the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of plant personnel, including operators, laborers, and maintenance staff.
• Responsible for leading daily safety meetings and weekly with asphalt plant personnel.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Oversee daily production schedules to ensure timely and efficient asphalt production.
• Monitor production processes, making adjustments to optimize performance and output.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure the hot mix asphalt meets all required standards and specifications.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of materials and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and training sessions on proper equipment use and maintenance.
• 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 raw materials and supplies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and manage inventory costs effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of production, safety incidents, maintenance activities, and other relevant data.
• Prepare and submit reports on plant operations and performance to the Asphalt Production Manager.
• Quickly identify and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, or production bottlenecks.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and fix technical problems.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Communicate effectively with plant management, crew members, and other stakeholders.
• Implement best practices to improve site security of plant, equipment, and supplies from theft and vandalism.
• Schedule and manage suppliers and subcontractors to ensure safety of employees and the traveling public.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform a variety of tasks and duties that may change often as the work conditions require.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions, including temperatures over 85 degrees and below 40 degrees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous experience with Asphalt Plant Operations
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in the asphalt plant industry.
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience and skills.
• Dependable, on-time daily attendance.
• Hot mix asphalt quality control principles, asphalt mix design basics, asphalt sampling.
• Basic computer skills
• Experience leading a team of co-workers
• Basic equipment operation skills: skid steer loader, front end loader.
• Ability to use arms and hand to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction.)
• Ability to travel and work overtime, as requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; technical training or certification in asphalt production or related field preferred.
• Experience operating small hydraulic cranes, manlifts, RT forklift.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using plant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Documentation of asphalt plant safety training
• Experience with daily operations cost tracking systems

This is a safety-sensitive position.

It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.