Plant Foreman

Reeves Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Plant Foreman to oversee daily operations at an asphalt production plant in Augusta, GA. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, leading employee development, and managing production targets. The ideal candidate should have significant asphalt production experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a salary between $60,000 and $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in asphalt production operations and/or related role.
• 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate daily work environment to meet safety and production targets.
• Lead employee development initiatives and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Experience in asphalt production operations

Supervisory experience

Self-directed and motivated

Team management

Basic computer skills

Valid drivers’ license

Job description

Building a Stronger Future: Empowering and Advancing Women in the Construction Industry

The Plant Foreman is responsible for daily operation of an asphalt production plant, including safety, compliance, and quality control.

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 the code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in terms of safety, quality, and efficiency
• Effectively coordinate the day-to-day work environment and staff to ensure safety, regulatory, and production targets are met
• Actively support and lead Company initiatives related to safety and employee development
• Assist with training, coaching and development of employees to perform at their highest level
• Maintain effective relationships with internal/external customers, suppliers, and Company business groups
• Effectively communicate in a professional manner in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels
• Establish plant production schedules to meet supply, schedule, and delivery needs
• Use computer system to enter and maintain data, manage schedules, prepare reports, and respond to e-mail correspondence
• Batch and inspect loads to ensure consistency of mix
• Coordinate scheduling of plant equipment maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of raw materials supply
• Safely operate company equipment, tooling, and vehicles as needed

Skills

• 3 or more years of experience in asphalt production operations and/or related role
• 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Self-directed, results-oriented, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance
• Ability to lead and motivate others; prior experience effectively managing a team preferred
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
• Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office products
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; Class B commercial license preferred (Required)

Physical Requirements

• 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 finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk across uneven terrain; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery
• Occasionally required to work from heights
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions and loud noise; including some exposure to fumes or airborne particles

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Quality Assurance and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, and Manufacturing

Location and Salary

Location: Augusta, GA

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year