Job Description

We’re hiring a Plant Foreman to join County Materials in Astatula, Wisconsin

The Plant Foreman is a working position leading a crew of hourly team members. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing production efficiency with company standards and vision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of production workers and equipment operators, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Monitors work schedules, allocating labor resources effectively, and ensuring that production goals are met without compromising quality.
• Enforce safety regulations and best practices alongside company policies; this is a critical duty. Regularly inspects equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Trains new hires and existing staff on operational procedures and safety protocols, fostering a skilled and cohesive team.
• Investigates and resolves production issues, including workflow bottlenecks.
• Effectively communicates production status and equipment integrity to management.
• Assists or fills in for the production team as needed, tasks may be as follows:
◦ Performs general manual labor tasks, including cleaning, shoveling, loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials
• Strong leadership capabilities are necessary to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for coordinating team members and reporting to management.

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:
• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:
• Production & Plant Operation Management
• Quality Control
• Machine Operation
• Work Order Scheduling and Value Stream Mapping
• Financial Acumen & Budget Management

Experience & Qualifications: (Required or Preferred)
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience/Skills:
◦ 4-6 years of related industry experience
◦ Knowledge of commonly used industry concepts, practices, and procedures preferred.
◦ 1-2 years of lead role

Work Environment:
• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Work near moving machinery and equipment
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work alongside moving traffic on roads
• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving machinery, electrical hazards, and noisy environments.

Physical & Work Expectations:
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
• May require the operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position.

Safety Equipment:
Required safety equipment: Company-required PPE (hard hats, eye protection, high awareness upper garment(s), safety shoes, welding hat, gloves (rubber, leather, vibrating), face shield, etc.
Where and when used: As posted and required