Foreman

Department: Production Reports to: General Manager Pay Grade: $38-$45/Hour

Supervises: Miners

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Foremen are experienced miners who manage and work alongside a team of employees at a single mine site. This leadership position supports and directs all heavy equipment and plant operation and maintenance, as well as mine site development tasks as assigned with safety as a top priority.

Who We Are

Lannon Stone Products is a mid-sized, privately-held construction aggregates company with operations in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. This urban mining environment and private ownership structure are the foundation for our commitment to building and operating great facilities for our neighbors, customers, employees, and vendors.

What Foreman do

- Prioritize safety by actively monitoring the worksite, identifying potential hazards, and addressing safety issues immediately.

- Train, supervise, and mentor miners, helping them develop advanced skills in tasks such as:

- Safely operating and controlling heavy mobile equipment on site.

- Performing pre-shift checklists and preventative maintenance for heavy mobile equipment.

- Operating processing equipment, including belt conveyors, screens, and crushers, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

- Executing mine site construction, development, maintenance, grading, landscaping, and cleaning tasks.

- Maintain expertise in the above tasks, seamlessly transitioning between leadership responsibilities and hands-on work as needed to support the team and mine site operations.

- Continue to be a great neighbor to those in our community through dust and noise control solutions, and environmental compliance.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Who Foreman are

- They are eager learners who actively seek opportunities to improve themselves and grow professionally.

- Technically savvy, with a strong grasp of the tools, equipment, and processes they manage.

- Trustworthy leaders who earn respect through honesty, reliability, and consistency.

- Level-headed, staying calm and composed even in high-pressure or unexpected situations.

- Approachable mentors, fostering a supportive environment where team members feel valued and heard.

- Fair and impartial, treating everyone with respect and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

- Empathetic team builders, deeply invested in the well-being, growth, and success of their employees.

- Proactive problem-solvers, energized by taking initiative and finding effective solutions.

- Goal-oriented achievers, focused on meeting or exceeding expectations while motivating their team.

- Direct communicators, handling tough conversations with clarity, professionalism, and respect.

- Decisive leaders, confident in making informed decisions and guiding others to execute them.

- Organized planners, skilled at designing and managing processes for safety, efficiency, and productivity.

- Resilient motivators, capable of boosting team morale and overcoming challenges with determination and optimism.

Minimum Qualifications

- At least 10 years’ industry experience operating plant and heavy mobile equipment

- Embrace a team environment where all members contribute to the success of the operation

- Willing to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, learning and performing a variety of jobs

- Stresses accountability and continuous improvement

- Basic math, reading, and writing skills (English at minimum, Spanish is a plus)

- Attitude: positive, courteous, helpful, polite, professional, and respectful

- Punctual and reliable, good attendance required

- Must past pre-employment functional test, physical and drug screen

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently sit, crawl, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift (100 lbs.). Employee must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely and sound decisions. Employee must take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Up to 100% of time spent in manufacturing environments around industrial equipment. Up to 100% of time spent driving & operating mobile equipment. Outdoor weather conditions require attention to clothing layers and staying hydrated depending on season.

Lannon Stone Products is a dynamic and ever-changing operation, requiring flexibility amongst our team members. Traveling between company sites is an essential part of the job; therefore, each team member needs to be able to reliably travel to be qualified for the position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing these essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

- At least 10 years’ industry experience operating plant and heavy mobile equipment

- Embrace a team environment where all members contribute to the success of the operation

- Willing to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, learning and performing a variety of jobs

- Stresses accountability and continuous improvement

- Basic math, reading, and writing skills (English at minimum, Spanish is a plus)

- Attitude: positive, courteous, helpful, polite, professional, and respectful

- Punctual and reliable, good attendance required

- Must past pre-employment functional test, physical and drug screen

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently sit, crawl, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift (100 lbs.). Employee must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely and sound decisions. Employee must take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.