Shop Foreman

Job ID:  516832

West Virginia Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is one of West Virginia’s premier grading and paving contractors in the state. West Virginia Paving, Inc. performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete and more. Privately owned and operated until joining the CRH family in 2000, West Virginia Paving, Inc. has been servicing residents of West Virginia with the foremost paving services for decades. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Job Description Summary

Oversee, schedule, and direct all facets of daily workflow within a Shop/Mechanic environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure employee driven safety culture is in place and effective.
• Enforce and manage all company safety rules, conduct safety meetings, and participate in toolbox talks.
• Enforce and manage all company policies and procedures, document employee performance and discipline when necessary.
• Assign tasks based on mechanic skill and repair difficulty.
• Prioritize repairs based on need of asset, cost, and time of repair.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices Utilize CMMS for Work Order Requests and PM service needs.
• Manage Fluid Analysis Program
• Assist with annual training programs.
• Directs R&M services with effective scheduling and coordination.
• Ensure all shop related paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on time (purchase orders (P2P), work orders, time cards, hour and mileage updates, etc.)
• Ensure all equipment repairs and preventive maintenance is completed effectively, efficiently and on time.
• Maintain strong communication with internal customers and departments including fixed plant personnel for equipment needs and production schedules.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Requires PPE adherence in shop and in the field.
• Promotes and encourages the principals of 5S.
• Utilize Infield to review and approve mechanic staff time and cost coding.
• Review and approve coding and cost of PO requests for parts, supplies, and services.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and the 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 implement new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understand the impact equipment has on financial results.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Education/Experience

• Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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 to customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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!

West Virginia Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability