SIMON | Aggregate Foreman

Responsible for daily operations of a commercial aggregate quarry, including safety, quality control, plant operations and supervision of employees.

•    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 
•    Effectively manage daily operations to ensure safety, environmental, regulatory, production, efficiency and equipment maintenance targets are met
•    Ensure continual compliance with MSHA 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, 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.
•    Train and mentor plant employees to perform at their highest level
•    Safely operate company vehicles, tooling, and equipment
•    Complete other related projects/tasks as assigned

•    High School Diploma or equivalent required
•    Bachelor’s degree in related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
•    MSHA certification or ability to acquire certification required
•    Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required
 

•    3+ years of progressive experience with aggregate production processes, including plant/crushing operations
•    2+ years of experience leading and managing employees preferred
•    Proven track record of maintaining a safe work culture 
•    Self-directed, results-driven, and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance
•    Computer skill, and ability to use a computer/mobile device, mobile applications, MS Office and similar programs
•    Ability to work in a team environment and effectively lead and direct the work of others
•    Ability to read and interpret signage and/or written instructions (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.)
•    Ability to problem-solve and recommend solutions
•    Ability to interact professionally with others and clearly communicate information

•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Regularly required to read and understand signage, labels, and written instructions
•    Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
•    Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain
•    Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock
•    Mining environment; regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel/chemicals, loud noise, moving equipment/parts, and vibration
 

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.