About this role
The Night Shift Aggregate Foreman is responsible for leading overnight mill operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production during non-daytime hours. This role supervises hourly team members, coordinates workflow, and serves as the primary on-shift leader, maintaining operational continuity and addressing issues in real time.
Aggregate Foreman Core Skills & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Supervision
• Lead and coordinate hourly production employees during the night shift. • Serve as the primary on-site leader during overnight hours, making sound decisions to maintain operations. • Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and training to team members. • Enforce company policies, work rules, and attendance standards. • Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate nightly priorities and expectations.
Safety & Compliance
• Apply strong knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. • Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all PPE requirements. • Respond appropriately to incidents and maintain accurate incident reporting.
Production & Operational Excellence
• Monitor production processes to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets. • Lead shift turnover communication with day shift to ensure smooth handoffs. • Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify overnight process opportunities. • Maintain accurate production and downtime reports.
Problem Solving & Equipment Coordination
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues in real time. • Coordinate with on-call maintenance as needed. • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and strong operational awareness.
Communication & Administrative Skills
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments. • Use basic computer skills for reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required. • Prior experience in a manufacturing or mill environment. • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. • Ability to work night shift hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
Preferred Competencies
• Strong independent decision-making skills and accountability. • Ability to lead effectively with minimal on-site supervision. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Working Conditions
• Industrial manufacturing environment with noise, dust, and moving equipment. • Night shift schedule (typically evening to early morning hours). • Requires standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, working at elevated heights, and entering confined spaces. • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally. • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. • Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated workspaces/heights, and safely enter and work within confined spaces. • Rapid emergency egress • Sit for extended periods of time • Capable of working in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, and dust.
EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP