Trucking Foreperson

CRH•Apac, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. We have great employees that have been with us many years – and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi! Come join our team – where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits! Position Overview The primary function of the Trucking Foreperson is to direct and coordinate activities leading to delivery of company products. This position is considered a salaried position and may require occasional equipment operating along with labor.

Requirements

High School Graduate
3 plus experience in transportation operations preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation
computer skills
regulations governing areas of responsibilities.
Familiarity with, OSHA, EPA, and State and Federal procedures, practices, and specifications as they relate to transportation and production activities.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate activities concerned with delivery of aggregates, and asphalt, utilizing knowledge of production technology, methods and procedures and capabilities of machinery and equipment.
Assure compliance with all regulatory mandates, company policies and procedures governing worker safety and plant operation.
Maintain DOT Driver Files
Ensure compliance with Company policies for subcontracted haulers
Lead daily safety briefings with driver team.
Review daily pre/post trip inspection reports.
Monitor telematics system for compliance and manage device inventory.
Liaise with dispatcher for daily demand discussions.
Maintain daily profit/loss logs.
Operate as dispatcher when activity requires.
Confer with management personnel to establish schedule and quality delivery control standards, and cost controls.
Maintain and improve the appearance of company property and facilities.
Responsible for ensuring operating cost are within budgeted amounts
This position directly supervises the company drivers and also responsible for directing and maintaining a working relationship with subcontracted haulers .
Communicate with customers, and other company departments as required to assure the safe, accurate and timely delivery of company products and service.
Communicate with Management on any subordinate commendations, disciplinary actions, operational deficiencies, QC issues, productivity issues or unusual purchase requirements.
Schedule PTO, and communicate unexcused absences and tardiness to Management.
Prepare incident reports as appropriate.
Verify, review, and approve daily timecards and production purchases.
Ensure all timecards and invoices are forwarded to the office in a timely fashion.
Visit worksites to assess hauler performance and safe-working practices.
Provide constructive feedback as needed.
Communicate accident/incident information to Management immediately.
Verify completion of accident/incident reports and assist the Manager with accident reports and investigations.
Review and analyze productivity reports for continual operational improvements.
Conduct designated performance appraisals.
Reflect a professional appearance and attitude with all work-related activities.
Encourage professional attitudes and appearances with all subordinate employees and subcontractors.
Maintain positive professional relationships with all customers, employees, and subcontractors.