Plant Foreman - Aggregate Crushing Operations
About the Employer
Job Description
Plant Foreman - Aggregate Crushing Operation
Tokyo Cement Group is the undisputed market leader in manufacturing high-quality cement, ready-mixed concrete, and cement-based value-added products in Sri Lanka.
As a pioneer in the industry, Tokyo Cement has achieved several significant milestones, including establishing Sri Lanka's first automated cement factory, operating the country's largest ready-mixed concrete network, and establishing the country's only ISO-certified cement and concrete testing laboratory. The Group was also the first local company to achieve ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Certification and the first cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka to achieve ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification.
We invite applications from self-motivated, technically competent, and results-oriented individuals to join our team in the above position.
Job Role
The Plant Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the aggregate crushing plant to ensure efficient, safe, and uninterrupted production.
The position requires effective management of plant operations, equipment maintenance, manpower, material handling, and administrative activities while ensuring compliance with the Company's quality, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving production targets, optimising resource utilisation, minimising operational downtime, and maintaining consistent product quality.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily crushing plant operations to achieve production targets while maintaining required product quality standards.
- Monitor crushing, screening, material handling, and stockpiling operations to ensure optimum plant performance and efficient material flow.
- Supervise plant personnel, allocate duties, prepare work schedules, and oversee routine workforce administration.
- Conduct regular inspections of crushers, screens, conveyors, and associated equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, routine servicing, and breakdown repairs in collaboration with the maintenance team to minimise equipment downtime.
- Identify spare parts, consumables, and other operational requirements and coordinate timely procurement while maintaining effective inventory control.
- Monitor production output, equipment utilisation, product quality, operational efficiency, and plant downtime, ensuring accurate maintenance of daily production and operational records.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective measures to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure strict compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, environmental regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with management, technical teams, suppliers, and contractors to resolve operational and maintenance-related issues.
- Maintain cordial relationships with neighbouring communities and address operational concerns to promote positive community relations.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A National Diploma in Technology (NDT) or a recognised Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Engineering Technology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in aggregate crushing plant operations, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
- Sound technical knowledge of crushing and screening equipment, preventive maintenance, and aggregate production processes.
- Good leadership, supervisory, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage manpower, coordinate maintenance activities, and achieve production targets efficiently.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
- Preference will be given to candidates below 40 years of age and residing in the Gampaha District.
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and competencies, will be offered to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to forward their updated curriculum vitae, including contact details of two non-related referees, to [email protected] on or before 15th November 2026.
Please clearly indicate “Plant Foreman – Aggregate Crushing Operations” in the subject line of the email.
Manager – HR & Administration,
TOKYO CEMENT CO. (LANKA) PLC.
No. 469 1/1, Galle Road, Colombo 03.
E-mail: [email protected]
www.tokyocement.com
