Plant Foreman

The Zemba Companies•Edgewater Beach, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Foreman will be responsible for overseeing plant operations, assigned personnel and scheduling of product movements for the Company’s Ready Mix concrete business line. The Plant Foreman will work closely with the respective operations including drivers, internal personnel, and customers to maximize transport efficiencies.

Requirements

3-5 years experience in dispatch for Concrete industry preferred.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
Travel to job sites is required as needed.
Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop.
Must be comfortable in a fast paced work environment with many crucial deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Schedules and dispatch’s drivers to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications or needs.
Confers with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, and requests for product.
Monitors driver locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
Receives and prepares work orders, while creating and communicating daily crew schedules and assignments.
Records and maintains files and records of customer requests, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information.
Prepares daily work with run schedules and communicates to appropriate personnel.
Determines types or amount of product and vehicles required, while ensuring accurate pricing and quoting to satisfy customer product orders.
Advises drivers and supervisors of traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions and other hazards.
Arranges for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules.
Builds professional relationships with customer bases and drivers.
Prepares, delivers, and tracks invoices to ensure timely payments from customers.
Maintain all equipment and vehicle tracking logs.
Ensures that all Company personnel follow proper safety procedures, including the proper use of safety equipment.
Works closely with the Area Plant Manager in ensuring the coordination and work flow of all materials, drivers, and equipment.