Foreman First Class TAD

Operations Lead – Asphalt

Job Description

Job Title:                     Operations Lead           

Department:                Asphalt

Reports to:                  Asphalt Plant Leader

The Operations Lead primary purpose is to ensure the plant is operated in compliance with all Safety and Environmental guidelines and permits. This position is also responsible for the operations part of the plant that include oxidation, and packaging of BURA to meet or exceed established measures and accountabilities.  The Operations Lead will also lead the production operators in the delegation of shift work and coordination of material produced. 

In addition, this position will be responsible for meeting, production schedules, coordination of raw materials with the Plant Leader, coordination with the Administrative Coordinator and will provide back-up support when necessary.

The candidate will have a close partnership with the Plant Leader as they work to implement site improvements around, OSHA VPP Star, Employee engagement, continuous improvement and various TPM activities.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate both progressive interpersonal skills consistent with promoting an environment of engaged employees along with the ability to understand the technical and business aspects of the operations. 

This position will help promote TPM as the standard approach for our operations. The Operations Leader responsibilities include engaging operators to advance activity teams and drive progress within our pillars. Duties also involve administrative tasks, collecting and analyzing data, reporting, and supporting communication for 5S, pillar projects, and AM Activity Teams. This individual will play a vital role in developing AM Teams and implementing Site Masterplans.

• Proven commitment to employee safety and health not only through their own actions but by facilitating EH&S initiatives within the facility. 
• Promotes operational excellence in all areas including quality standards, labor optimization, efficiencies, production standards and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to ensure effective planning in the areas of labor, training and development, goal alignment, communication and accountabilities.
• Promotes effective communication between operations and support groups including the Roofing Facility, Maintenance, Human Resources, EH&S, production planning, customer service, lab personnel and sourcing. 
• Results driven with a proven ability to meet or exceed expectations by engaging the appropriate resources.
• Ensures consistent application of legal requirements, Company Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates problem-solving abilities to ensure that issues, inconsistencies and inefficiencies are identified and resolved in a timely manner. 
• Demonstrates a passion for driving continuous improvement initiatives. 
• A high-energy self-starter with the ability to deal with people effectively.

• Troubleshooting basics, how to analyze a problem and step to the root cause.  Helps reduce cycle time to problem resolution and eliminates the “replace and see what happens method”

• Provides training/encouragement/accountability and guidance to improve operator effectiveness throughout the operation.

• Develops and actively manages plans for training, overtime, short crew size, etc

• All other duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS AND ABILTIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Able to think under pressure and have quick decision-making skills
• Ability to work well in a team or by oneself
• Able to communicate in English
• Attention to detail

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

The employee must be able to:

• Must be able to operate a computer and other keyboard instruments
• Basic computer skills (word, excel, SAP, etc)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Education or GED Required

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Leadership training
• Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Able to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
• Able to climb and descend stairs
• Lift, push, and pull 40lbs
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, and leg movement
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Bending, twisting, and repetitive movements
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control

It is a requirement to be a U.S. citizen OR have valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.