Trucking Foreperson

Job ID:  508543

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! 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. We have great employees that have been with us many years – and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi!  Come join our team – where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!

Position Overview 

The primary function of the Trucking Foreperson is to direct and coordinate activities leading to delivery of company products. This position is considered a salaried position and may require occasional equipment operating along with labor.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Direct and coordinate activities concerned with delivery of aggregates, and asphalt, utilizing knowledge of production technology, methods and procedures and capabilities of machinery and equipment.

• Assure compliance with all regulatory mandates, company policies and procedures governing worker safety and plant operation.

• Maintain DOT Driver Files

• Ensure compliance with Company policies for subcontracted haulers

• Lead daily safety briefings with driver team.

• Review daily pre/post trip inspection reports.

• Monitor telematics system for compliance and manage device inventory.

• Liaise with dispatcher for daily demand discussions.

• Maintain daily profit/loss logs.

• Operate as dispatcher when activity requires.

• Confer with management personnel to establish schedule and quality delivery control standards, and cost controls.

• Maintain and improve the appearance of company property and facilities.

• Responsible for ensuring operating cost are within budgeted amounts

Education/Experience

• Education: High School Graduate

• Experience: 3 plus experience in transportation operations preferred.

Work Requirements

• This position directly supervises the company drivers and also responsible for directing and maintaining a working relationship with subcontracted haulers .

• Communicate with customers, and other company departments as required to assure the safe, accurate and timely delivery of company products and service.

• Communicate with Management on any subordinate commendations, disciplinary actions, operational deficiencies, QC issues, productivity issues or unusual purchase requirements.

• Schedule PTO, and communicate unexcused absences and tardiness to Management. Prepare incident reports as appropriate.

• Verify, review, and approve daily timecards and production purchases. Ensure all timecards and invoices are forwarded to the office in a timely fashion.

• Visit worksites to assess hauler performance and safe-working practices.  Provide constructive feedback as needed.

• Communicate accident/incident information to Management immediately. Verify completion of accident/incident reports and assist the Manager with accident reports and investigations.

• Review and analyze productivity reports for continual operational improvements. Conduct designated performance appraisals.

• Reflect a professional appearance and attitude with all work-related activities. Encourage professional attitudes and appearances with all subordinate employees and subcontractors. Maintain positive professional relationships with all customers, employees, and subcontractors.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge: Experience in transportation, computer skills, regulations governing areas of responsibilities. Familiarity with, OSHA, EPA, and State and Federal procedures, practices, and specifications as they relate to transportation and production activities.

• Decisions involving the above responsibilities are encountered on a day-to-day basis. The Trucking Foreperson is expected to rely on professional judgment to make decisions while working. Decisions regarding changes in company policy or major deviations in standard company operating procedures will require the approval of the Logistics Manager or General Manager.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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 Mississippi, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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