Production Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor at Ash Grove Cement coordinates and oversees production operations involved in the manufacturing process. The position involves rotating shifts (Days/Overnights), with a 4 days/nights on/4 days/nights off schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follows plans and schedules of mill and kiln operations in coordination with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production personnel.
• Establishes, assigns, and communicates job responsibilities and schedules for the shift personnel directly involved in the production process.
• Supervises and evaluates job performance.
• Maintains records of attendance and monitors attendance.
• Participates, conducts, and ensures regular safety meetings and training sessions are held.
• Conducts safety inspections and orders safety equipment per safety guidelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintains records of kiln burning operations, raw mill and finish mill grinding operations, and reviews production data.
• Assists employees with production problems and ensures satisfactory production operations.
• Assists in resolving union problems and grievances.
• Serves as Alternate Emergency Coordinator for the Emergency Response Team.
• Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities.
• Orders tools and supplies needed for use in the manufacturing process.
• Requests and supervises repairs and preventive maintenance performed on the mills, kilns, and other machinery used in production operations.
• Provides information regularly to management regarding current operations and manpower status.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma / GED
• Preferred 3 years of experience in production with emphasis on process control in a similar industry
• Minimum of Vocational / Technical experience in Production, process control, or similar related field

Qualifications

• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Knowledge of production operations involved in the industry, kiln-burning techniques, and processes
• Knowledge of the mill grinding, process control design, inventory estimation using geometric calculations and machines utilized in the production process
• Knowledge of air permit regulations and safety requirements
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, walk over rough and slippery surfaces, stand for long periods of time, bend and kneel
• Ability to refer to supervisor for guidance on unusual problems or circumstances
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work under general supervision on assigned objectives

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Production operation knowledge
• Safety awareness and compliance
• Problem-solving abilities
• Physical stamina and mobility
• Communication and reporting skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities

Pay

Highly competitive base pay

Schedule

Rotating shifts (Days/Overnights)