Description/Job Summary Company Values In the performance of their tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following Superior values: INTEGRITY "Adhering to our principles" EXCELLENCE "Continually raising the industry standard" COMMITMENT "Upholding our promises" PARTNERSHIP "Creating positive relationships" Job Summary The Assistant Foreman is responsible for assisting with the directing of plant crew members in production activities, maintaining plant schedules to plan production, maintaining adherence to safety procedures, and assisting with compliance of all EHS regulations at the plant. Responsibilities/Duties Job Duties + Assists Plant Foreman with supervision, scheduling and monitoring all daily plant operations and employees to ensure quality, safe, efficient operations. + Coordinates production needs for internal and external customers. + Monitors quality of work, communicates and records performance, and follows all Superior employment policies, practices and procedures for assigned crew. + Oversees materials and measures inventory at end of each month. + Oversees inspection of materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. + Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards. + Creates and maintains documentation as required by established company standards and procedures. + Ensures all safety procedures are followed, documented, and reported according to company standards and policies. + Communicate any problems with material, equipment, plant, or employees that will result in inefficiencies in production or affect safety to manager immediately. + Assists in the training of plant personnel. + Assist in the operation, set-up, tear-down and movement of portable plant to a new location. + Fills in for all plant positions as needed. + Other duties as assigned. Required Skills Job Requirements + Industry, plant operation or Superior experience required + Supervisory experience preferred. + Knowledge of plant equipment and conveyer systems. + Ability to operate all plant equipment. + Ability to learn existing and new material mixes. + Effective communication skills. + Ability to operate an end loader, crusher, and perform equipment maintenance. + Good eye-hand coordination. + Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, decimals, measurements) + Ability to climb up to 10 flights of stairs to access and monitor processes and equipment. + Must have the ability to work in tight and high spaces. + Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted. + Ability to read, follow and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. + Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. + Ability to learn to use a computer for record keeping, data entry, correspondence, research and ordering materials. + A good understanding of Superior Paving policies and procedures, to ensure safe operation of the machines and equipment being used. + Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nights as required. + Ability to speak, read and write English. + High School graduate or equivalency preferred. + Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record. Job Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: + Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. + Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. + Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests. + Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. + Productivity/Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly. + Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. + Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Details 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. Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, grasping; and seeing and hearing within normal ranges. Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the hour and shift. Work Environment/Tools and Equipment 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. Vehicle and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations; temperature variations and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment. Work on uneven or wet surfaces. Tools and equipment regularly used; jackhammer, volt, Amp Meter, Thickness gauge, and a variety of hand tools.