Trucking Foreperson - Jackson, MS

Job ID: 529201

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.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)



* 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

Education/Experience



* Education: High School Graduate


* Experience: 3 plus experience in transportation operations preferred.

Work Requirements



* 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.

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