Aggregate Crushing Foreman

BARD Materials • Dyersville, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BARD Materials is a family-owned ready-mix and aggregate supplier. The Aggregate Crushing Foreman supervises and coordinates the crushing crew’s daily activities to support efficient production of quality aggregates. The role reports directly to the Aggregate Production Manager and helps maintain safety, productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.

The position oversees aggregate crushing operations and calls for hands-on experience in aggregate production, leadership skills, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Work is primarily outdoors in an active mining and production environment, with exposure to changing weather, dust, moving machinery, and heavy equipment. The role may require varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as business demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in aggregate crushing or related operations.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, resilient attitude.
• Required driver’s license.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as business demands.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Ability to remain alert and respond quickly to safety hazards and operational changes.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or certifications in aggregate production, heavy equipment operation, or related fields.
• Commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the crushing crew’s daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor aggregate production to meet company specifications and customer requirements.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain crushing equipment, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance and repairs with the Aggregate Production Manager.
• Train crew members on safe work practices and proper equipment operation.
• Track production metrics and report progress to management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Communicate effectively with the immediate supervisor and other departments, including Ready Mix and Quality Control teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED