Asphalt Plant Foreperson

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Day in the Life

As an Asphalt Plant Foreperson, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the asphalt plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production that supports our operations. You will coordinate production schedules, lead and support plant employees, monitor quality and inventory levels, oversee maintenance activities, and work closely with operations, quality control, and customers to ensure asphalt is produced and delivered to specification. Every day, you will balance safety, production, maintenance, and team leadership to keep the plant running at peak performance.

This is a travel-focused role supporting portable asphalt plant operations across various project sites. Successful candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively, including occasional periods away from home, to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the asphalt plant, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
• Coordinate production schedules, plant start-ups and shutdowns, and daily activities to maximize productivity and control operating costs.
• Monitor asphalt mix quality, plant performance, emissions, and production output while working closely with Quality Control personnel.
• Manage raw material inventories, spare parts, and plant supplies, ensuring materials are available to support production demands.
• Lead, supervise, schedule, and support plant employees, including timekeeping, performance management, training, and development.
• Coordinate and participate in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory obligations, including documentation, inspections, and training.
• Conduct safety meetings, investigations, and site orientations while promoting a strong safety culture across the operation.
• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, safety, environmental, and operational records and reports.
• Support other plant operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in asphalt production, paving operations, or a related asphalt industry role.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driver abstract and the ability and willingness to tavel extensively in support of operations.
• Previous supervisory or crew leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience in road construction, aggregates, or the broader construction industry is considered an asset.
• Experience operating loaders or other heavy equipment is considered an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience are considered assets.

Culture

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression. 

Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by qualified personnel. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.