Production Supervisor

Job ID: 529084

About the company

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan / Group retirement savings program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay / Comprehensive disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay

Summary

The Production Supervisor coordinates and oversees production operations involved in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Follow plans and schedules of mill and kiln operations in coordination with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production personnel
• Establish, assign, and communicate job responsibilities and schedules for shift personnel directly involved in the production process
• Supervise and evaluate job performance
• Monitor and maintain records of attendance
• Participate, conduct, and ensure regular safety meetings and training sessions are held
• Conduct safety inspections and order safety equipment per safety guidelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Monitor kiln burning operations and raw mill and finish mill grinding operations
• Review production data and prepare reports
• Assist employees with production problems and ensure satisfactory production operations
• Assist in resolving union problems and grievances
• Supervise record keeping and monitoring of BIF operating parameters as generated from the plant control room
• Serve as Alternate Emergency Coordinator for the Emergency Response Team
• Attend RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities
• Order tools and supplies needed for use in the manufacturing process
• Request and supervise repairs and preventive maintenance performed on the mills, kilns, and other machinery used in production operations
• Provide information regularly to management regarding current operations and manpower status
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical degree in production, process control, or related field is required
• 3 years of experience in production with an emphasis on process control in a similar industry is preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Knowledge of production operations involved in the industry, kiln-burning techniques, and processes
• Knowledge of 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 make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work under general supervision on assigned objectives
• Ability to refer to supervisor for guidance on unusual problems or circumstances