Plant Foreperson Trainee - Omaha, NE

Job ID:  496691

OMNI Engineering, a CRH company, started its business in 1985 in Omaha, Nebraska.  OMNI is involved in heavy highway construction as well as private and commercial site construction.  Its primary business involves the manufacture and placement of asphalt for roads, city streets and parking lots.  Currently, OMNI Engineering employs around 200 employees and remains a competitive force in the Omaha market.

Position Overview

Plant Foreperson Trainee is directly responsible for; maintaining positive customer relations,  supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in the manufacturing of concrete products.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Communicates with Operations Manager on issues affecting business, personnel, and safety
• Addresses employee and customer relations issues.
• Prepares invoices, delivery tickets, and related shipping documents and assigns drivers for scheduled deliveries.
• Maintains payroll and driver records.
• Reviews and approves the processing of delivery tickets, purchase orders, fuel consumption, equipment maintenance, and mileage sheets.
• Oversees and maintains appropriate inventory levels.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in business management or equivalent of two years related supervisory experience and/or training.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in: farming , transportation, retail or construction – WE WILL TRAIN
• Good quantitative and analytical skills
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must be quick to adapt and able to thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and cubic yards. Knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must meet the demands of a medium physical demand classification. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A variety of noise levels, adverse weather conditions, and complex job sites are to be expected on a daily basis. Proper clothing, PPE (personal protective equipment), and safety precautions should be taken to ensure your safety, and the safety of others in all conditions.

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 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!

Omni Engineering, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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