Ready Mix Production Foreman-United Companies- Gunnison, CO

Job ID:  500033

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Position Overview

This is a skilled position requiring the individual to manage a variety of functions related to the field operations, and administrative functions of the ready-mix Department in the Telluride and Gunnison area. Individual will oversee production and operation of Gunnison, Crested Butte & Telluride plants.  Individual should have working knowledge of ready-mix concrete application, customer relations, mix design, inventory management, production, delivery, and testing.  This position requires daily planning of both manpower and equipment to ensure business is conducted according to highest standards.

Wage ranges from $30 to $34 per hour dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assure that daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork is turned in correctly and promptly.
• Assure inventories are maintained correctly, including ordering new product, transferring products from plant to plant.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the daily operations, production of ready-mix concrete, scheduling of equipment, and manpower.
• Interface daily with plant operators to ascertain their needs and problems.
• Preform or assist with plant repair, coordinate with mobile maintenance and researching solutions for problems.
• Maximize efficient utilization of the ready-mix delivery fleet – safe, timely delivery.
• Interface daily with quality control to ensure that the produced mix is meeting design.
• Inspection of job site to ensure safe delivery of concrete.
• Interface daily with customers to ensure they are receiving the ordered product.
• Assure that Company’s ready-mix operations are conducted according to highest standards in regard to safety performance, customer relations/expectations, employee relations, environmental, quality, ethical standards, community relations, production levels, and profitability expectations.
• Perform sampling, testing, and reporting procedures according to established ASTM procedures, having the ability to test RMC material samples and test results in a timely and accurate manner.  Review internal and external test results, for compliance with procedures and job specifications.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.  
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with a strong background in the ready-mix concrete industry; or equivalent combination or education, experience, and training.  

Work Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B), preferred.  
• ACI Field Level I Certification, required.
• NRMCA Concrete Technologist, preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Have a working knowledge of state DOT and governing agency job specifications.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (less than 50% of the time).

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Work with United Sales team to ensure customers’ needs and expectations are being met.  Investigate and resolve customer complaints.

• Be able to inspect, analyze, and diagnose malfunctions in trucking equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, project specifications, project plans and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to review the results of plastic concrete testing and a given mix design then determine what could have gone wrong in the production.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, percent, and to draw/interpret bar graph.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

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.

•    Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

•   Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

•   Able to work in all weather conditions.

•   The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.

•    The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.

•    Must be able to exert 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designers, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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!

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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