Maintance Foreperson Aggregates - CRH Americas
Gravette, AR 72736
About the Job
Job ID: 502395
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
Position Overview
A maintenance foreman will be in charge of overall repair and maintenance on equipment at the plant.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Ensures that all employees are working safely in a safe environment. This includes:
o Implementation and enforcement of the CRH Fundamentals of Fatality Elimination
o Enforcing the safety rules set by APAC, OMG and CRH
o Utilize TRACK, vehicle condition reports (VCR), workplace exams, employee feedback and site inspections to identify and correct workplace safety issues.
o Use 5s and best practice to drive organization of parts, equipment and inventory.
o Help establish the “Mentoring Program”.
o Chair an internal Safety Committee.
o Lead daily T5’s as directed by superintendent
Schedule maintenance employees and equipment to meet current demand. This task needs to be reviewed daily to meet the personnel needs of the plant operations.
o PM / Maintenance Management system. Utilize E-maint and CMMS to schedule preventative maintenance on a recurring schedule per Mfg. guidelines. Research and upload these guidelines for all equipment.
o Daily production schedule. Work in coordination with Supt. and other foreman to ensure equipment availability. Utilize the whiteboard and PEAK data to identify bottleneck and bad actors for areas of focus.
o Weekly production schedule. Identify shortfalls and adjust schedule as needed.
o Review plant requirements daily. Schedule equipment downtime in the safest, most efficient manner.
o Daily review of workplace exams and VCRs to identify repairs needed
o Daily management and scheduling of welders, oilers and maintenance personnel to meet production demands.
o Management of subcontractors for plant and mobile equipment needs.
o Work with sourcing and purchasing to identify and capitalize on OMG sourcing programs.
o Daily entry or approval of DTR’s as directed by the superintendent
Parts Management
o Develop a critical component inventory for the facility.
§ Ensure that all critical parts are available or on hand. Develop an inventory system for these parts.
o Develop a supplier list for all parts that are not “off the shelf”
Mine planning. Coordinate personnel and equipment to carry forward with the active mapping of the plant. Utilize existing surveys, survey equipment, and QC data to help plan plant operations.
Efficiency. Maximize production capabilities of equipment and personnel using performance management techniques. To include:
o Daily, weekly review of whiteboards, metrics and scorecards.
o Weekly review of production goals. Identify shortfalls and perform root cause analysis to mitigate problems.
Financials / Accounting.
o Monthly review with plant superintendent of operating reports and forecasting tools.
Human Resources
o Monitor morale and well-being of employees.
o Discipline of employees as needed.
o Work with plant superintendent with hiring’s, training, and terminations.
Active management of the plant operations. To include:
o On site plant operation visits on a regular basis.
o Conduct safety, 5s and regulatory compliance inspections
o Active involvement in the hourly management of the production process. Hourly Call outs
Ensures compliance with applicable government agencies to include: MSHA and ADEQ. Be familiar with regulations as they apply to our operations.
Management. Expected to fill in for any temporary vacancy of management.
Quality Control. Become proficient in QC to the level of a backup technician.
Plant. Learn all tasks on the plant to the level of a backup operator. Focus is on the plant crusher.
Equipment. Expected to be able to operate all equipment.
Perform other duties as needed / assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED
Work Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to complete required MSHA training within 90 days of employment
Must be able to complete Miner training prior to working in facility
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined per company policy.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes and Safety Vest.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organizations goals and objectives.
Ability to work effectively with others.
High ethical standards.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
Vision abilities (with correction) to include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.
Work Environment
Capability to work in elevated and or confined spaces.
Ability to climb ramps or stairs repeatedly and to climb vertical ladders occasionally.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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