About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/3794ea29-27e0-49e2-82c1-9.png"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 525798</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team. </span></p> <p> </p><div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Position Overview </span></p> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Are you a driven leader with a passion for safety, innovation, and operational excellence? Join our team as an Asphalt Plant Foreperson, where you'll oversee all aspects of our asphalt manufacturing facility. We're seeking a results-oriented professional who excels in managing people, processes, and production to deliver superior products and customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to fostering a positive safety culture, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Why Join Us? </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Be at the forefront of operational leadership in a well-established, forward-thinking company. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Take ownership of the plant’s performance, safety, and employee relations. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate with skilled professionals and contribute to high-profile projects. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Pay - $24-30/hr. depending on experience. </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Key Responsibilities </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lead all aspects of asphalt manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and efficient environment. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure strict compliance with all safety practices and regulations. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production goals and quality standards. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Deliver world-class customer service and timely scheduling for both internal and external clients. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Oversee budgeting, production planning, staffing, and maintenance activities. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage production teams, optimize equipment and facility usage, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Analyze operational and financial reports to maximize plant profitability. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage procurement within budget parameters. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure accurate inventory management and collaborate with the accounting department. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain environmental compliance and fulfill all reporting requirements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate with other business units to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency. </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">What We’re Looking For </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proven experience in plant operations, team leadership, and safety management—preferably in asphalt or related industries. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to analyze financial and operational data to drive performance improvements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency in coordinating complex schedules and managing multiple priorities. </span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Additional Requirements </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Professional, courteous, and collaborative attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Flexibility to travel and work nights or weekends as business needs demand. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strict adherence to all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Willingness to contribute to team efforts and take on additional responsibilities as needed. </span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> </div> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Physical & Work Environment Requirements</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px;vertical-align:middle;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ready to Lead? </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you're passionate about operational excellence and ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership role. Join us in shaping the future of our asphalt operations—apply today! </span></p> </div> </div> </div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>What CRH Offers You</u></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>About CRH</u></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>