Plant Floor Leader – Production & Safety

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Roberts (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

County Materials in Roberts, WI is seeking a Plant Foreman to lead a crew of hourly team members and oversee daily production operations. You will ensure safety compliance and drive production efficiency in line with company standards and vision.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on management in a manufacturing environment. You will train staff, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with management to meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related industry experience.
• 1-2 years in a lead role preferred.
• Knowledge of industry concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of production workers and equipment operators, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Monitors work schedules, allocating labor resources effectively, and ensuring production goals are met without compromising quality.
• Enforces safety regulations and best practices alongside company policies; regularly inspects equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Trains new hires and existing staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Investigates and resolves production issues, including workflow bottlenecks.
• Communicates production status and equipment integrity to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Job description

We’re hiring a Plant Foreman to join County Materials in Roberts, WI.

Job Summary:

The Plant Foreman is a working position leading a crew ofhourlyteam members. This roleis responsible foroverseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing production efficiency withcompany standards and vision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of production workers and equipment operators, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Monitors work schedules,allocatinglabor resources effectively, and ensuring that production goals are met withoutcompromising quality.
• Enforcesafety regulations and best practicesalongsidecompany policies;thisis a critical duty.Regularly inspects equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Trains new hires and existing staff on operational proceduresand safety protocols, fostering a skilled and cohesive team.
• Investigatesand resolvesproduction issues, including workflow bottlenecks.
• Effectively communicatesproduction status and equipment integrity to management.
• Assistsor fills in for the production team as needed, tasks may be as follows:
  • Performs general manual labor tasks, including cleaning, shoveling, loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials
• Strong leadership capabilities are necessary to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for coordinating team members and reporting to management.

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Production & Plant Operation Management

• Quality Control
• Machine Operation
• Work Order Scheduling and Value Stream Mapping
• Financial Acumen & Budget Management

Experience & Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of related industry experience
• Knowledge of commonly used industry concepts, practices, and procedures preferred.
• 1-2years of lead role

Work Environment:

• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures

• Work near moving machinery and equipment

• Work in a noisy environment

• Work alongside moving traffic on roads

• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• Exposure to moving machinery, electrical hazards, and noisy environments.

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.

Safety Equipment:

Required safety equipment: Company-required PPE (hard hats, eye protection, high awareness uppergarment(s), safety shoes, weldinghat, gloves (rubber, leather, vibrating), face shield, etc.
Where and when used: As posted and required