Quarry Foreman (Traveling- Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma)

Bettis Companies • Topeka, KS

14h

About The Position

The Quarry Foreman oversees the entire quarry operation, from extraction and processing of raw materials to dispatching of final products. The Quarry Foreman plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the quarry sites, ensuring quality standards are met, and implementing safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to quarrying or mining with a minimum of three years experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn industry specific software.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, and personable.
• Must pass criminal background check, credit check, and drug screening.
• Must read and speak English.
• Complies with all applicable safety, environment, health and waste management policies and procedures.
• Citizenship, permanent residency, or work visa is required

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all assigned personnel, resources, and assets required to ensure quarry production is carried out and executed in a safe and productive manner.
• Oversee daily quarry operations for assigned division.
• Ensures materials and resources are ordered and scheduled for delivery to permit continued and uninterrupted sales of products.
• Communicates with company employees, management, inspectors, owners, and subcontractors to ensure all quarries have quality material available on time and in a safe and productive manner.
• Works safely with the objective of no injuries, asset damage, and/or harm to fellow employees or company property.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines, including those set by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
• Assist mine development planning to ensure properties comply with lease and/or permit terms.
• Communicates with company employees, management, inspectors, owners, engineers, regulators, and subcontractors with professional candor.
• Active in dealing with issues or problems that arise on assigned projects.
• Works proactively to avoid issues.
• Develop a working knowledge of Bettis Companies capabilities and resources.
• Regularly engage and collaborate with the operation team to implement strategies that improve operation and enhance business performance outcomes.
• Collaborate and work with accounting, engineering, quality control, human resources, IT, and other related company management to move business forward.
• Prepare and coordinate all project correspondence and communication with company staff, customers, owners, engineers, architects, and inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws.
• Assist with mine development planning to ensure properties comply with lease and permit conditions.
• Assist with developing budgets and forecasts to analyze project merits and risks.
• Develop strong working relationships with coworkers.
• Promote technology and innovation.
• Collaborate with all company employees.
• Ensures safe work environment.
• Works safely with the objective of no injuries, asset damage, and/or harm to fellow employees or company property.
• Follows and ensures all employees comply with company safety policies including wearing all PPE.
• Take immediate action to correct any unsafe action or situation.
• Capable of guiding or directing others, makes good decisions in solving work problems, leads by example.
• Shares knowledge and is willing to work with and train new employees.
• Supports and promotes EEO policies and practices.
• Supports EEO Officer by cooperating with investigations and assisting as requested.
• Follows all verbal and written directions.
• Not afraid to ask questions and request training.
• Participates in required meetings.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve own knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Tracks all time worked on timesheet software provided.
• Is prepared to answer questions from management and other departments.
• Is a productive team member that supports the team by going where needed, assisting where needed, and maintains good working relationships (coworkers, management, and external agencies and vendors).
• Ability to handle stress.
• Acts in a professional manner.
• Good attitude and people skills.
• Demonstrates company core values, Service, Family, Safety, Integrity, and Pride.
• Attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Dresses in appropriate attire.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality Agreement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company provided life insurance and employee assistance
• Voluntary benefits at open enrollment include: Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Short term and long-term disability
• Critical illness
• Accident
• Identity theft
• Additional life insurance
• Retirement plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager