Production Foreman - Kansas City, MO

Company: Oldcastle APG
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: 275540Northfield, a CRH company, is a division within Oldcastle APG. APG is North America's leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete masonry, dry mix, and hardscape products. With over $2B in sales, APG operates across 36 states and 5 Canadian provinces through a network of over 195 operating locations and more than 6,500 employees.SummaryWorks with production manager in the coordination and scheduling of work flow within or between plant functional areas to expedite production while producing a superior product.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish production, inventory and quality control standards
• Prepare and distribute required daily reporting
• Determines work procedures prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
• Coordinate and work with manager and workers for timely production of all jobs, maintenance of normal inventory and development of new products
• Oversee inspection of products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines; estimate, requisition and inspect materials and supplies
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances
• Authorize time and production records for direct reports
• Analyze work orders to determine material and machine to be used
• Participate in the development of work plans
• Examine defective machinery to determine cause of the malfunction and perform repairs or refers to maintenance crew
• Set up and operate machinery
• Inspects work in progress and finished product
• Enforce safety regulation
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of equipment
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Maintains time and production records
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as neededSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position may have direct reports as specified by organizational hierarchy and shift specifications and will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations' policies and applicable laws.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.Requirements / Education / Experience
  • A High School education; minimum three years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must have project management abilities and a solid understanding of workflow processes as well as being able to work with timeliness and accuracy to specified deadlines
  • Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; as well as able to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Encompass supervisory skills while maintaining a team atmosphere
  • Conduct self with integrity and ethical practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to relate to every level of the organization effectively
  • Demonstrate ability to delegate and/or authority where applicable
  • Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyPhysical Environment
    • While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time
    • Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.What CRH Americas Offers You
      • Highly competitive base pay
      • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
      • Group retirement savings program
      • Health and wellness programs
      • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionAbout CRH AmericasCRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.Northfield, a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.EOE/Vet/Disability

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