Mining Foreman

BURNCO Rock Products Ltd•Fort Lupton, CO

10h•$28•Onsite

About The Position

BURNCO is a leading supplier of construction materials, proudly serving communities across North America. We are committed to quality, safety, and customer service, and we’re building a team that reflects those same values. This role will lead daily plant operations by ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with company policies and MSHA standards. The Foreman will guide and support a dedicated team, holding members accountable while fostering a culture of trust, recognition, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include overseeing resource allocation, scheduling, and training to maintain smooth, efficient operations, monitoring performance, addressing challenges, and driving process enhancements to achieve production goals. The role also involves managing reporting, maintenance coordination, and inventory control to ensure the plant runs safely, efficiently, and effectively.

Requirements

Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude with solid math and computer skills.
Skilled in operating heavy equipment, hand tools, and performing basic welding tasks.
Excels at problem-solving and confidently prioritizing multiple issues.
Builds trust and communicates clearly across all levels of the organization.
Maintains safety and quality as top priorities in every task.
Thrives in a team environment and inspires others to collaborate effectively.
Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends as needed.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, vests, and glasses, ear plugs, and hard hats, with additional PPE for special jobs as required
This is a safety sensitive position, offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of fitness for duty assessments, including drug and alcohol screening and a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Bilingual preferred
3–5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all plant team members comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, including MSHA safety and quality standards.
Promote and uphold a strong “safety-first” culture by identifying and reporting potential hazards.
Hold team members accountable to performance standards and expectations; escalate personnel issues to the Area Manager as needed.
Participate in the hiring and onboarding process, including interviewing, training, and mentoring new employees.
Recognize and reward employees for individual and team achievements.
Allocate resources effectively to meet daily priorities, ensure coverage of essential duties, coordinate cross-training, and provide backup support as needed.
Conduct daily plant inspections to verify safe and efficient operations.
Resolve minor operational issues and promptly escalate major concerns.
Monitor plant performance and efficiency, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
Complete and maintain accurate paperwork, logs, and production reports.
Submit and track work orders, coordinate repairs, and verify completion.
Receive, inspect, and manage plant materials and inventory.
Perform other related duties as assigned.