Site Ops Manager - Sapphire

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.

About the role

The Site Operations Manager - Sapphire ensures all company, state, and federal safety and environmental standards for alternate fuels and materials are met. This position drives local Sapphire operations to maximize the use of alternative fuel and alternative raw materials. The position partners with the plant team to optimize the quality and quantity of AF/ARM for stable kiln operation. The Site Manager drives Sapphire's local team and contractors concerning CRH's Purpose, Value, Vision, and Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Ensure all company, state, and federal safety and environmental standards are met as they pertain to alternate fuels (AF) and alternate raw materials (ARM).
• Drive local Sapphire operations to maximize the use of AF and ARM.
• Partner with the plant team to optimize quality and quantity of AF and ARM for stable kiln operation and quality product.
• Manage on-site co-processing: receiving, blending, dosing, and handling of alternate fuels.
• Manage off-site pre-processing: shredding and beneficiation of alternate fuel streams and the logistics of maintaining a steady flow of high-quality fuel to the Louisville plant.
• Drive the Sapphire local team and contractors in alignment with CRH Purpose, Value, Vision, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Oversee relations with AF and ARM suppliers.
• Plan and manage deliveries to the plant.
• Track incoming AF and ARM shipments and prepare weekly/monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Track quality of services provided:
  • To plant: on-time, in-full deliveries, in quality specifications of the AF and ARM, and invoiced correctly.
  • To suppliers: on-time, in-full deliveries, invoiced correctly, and use of AF and ARM according to signed contracts.
• Manage any out-of-spec deliveries, minimizing impact on suppliers' plant operations.
• Act as the point of contact in communication between supplier and plant teams.
• Manage Sapphire operating costs.
• Coordinate with the Plant Controller and Sapphire Controller to prepare expense budgets and monthly reports for Sapphire activity.
• Assist the Plant Controller and Sapphire Controller with monthly AF and ARM billing.
• Seek development opportunities to improve local operating conditions: safety, operating cost, logistics, and environmental.
• Locally drive the implementation of improvement actions for Sapphire.
• Play a leading role in onsite ARM and AF trials.
• Engage with internal technical support services (MTS/GTS) and plant people in planning and executing trials for new AF and ARM.
• Coordinate supply, processing, and blending activity for plant trials.
• Work closely with the plant's management team on any Management of Change processes.
• Monitor deliveries of AF and ARM, prepare weekly/monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 2-year degree in trades school in construction management, mechanics, electronics, or related field.
• 4-year degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working within a Resource Recovery or Processing site or in Industrial Manufacturing or Mining environment.
• Ability to see initiatives through to completion.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles of equipment used in mineral processing.
• Knowledge of process engineering principles.
• Proficient computer skills, including email and applications such as SAP and Excel.

Skills

• Leads for Performance – Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
• Communications – Communicate with impact and create an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analysis and Problem-Solving – Effectively examine events, issues, and problems and generate optimal solutions in a timely manner. Ability to give clear instructions with appropriate follow-up.
• Organizational skills – Maintain smooth operation of production activities and projects.
• Troubleshooting skills – Strong ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Adapts and Learns – Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change while actively developing one's skills and capabilities.
• Drives Change and Innovation – Champion new ideas and initiatives and create an environment that supports change and innovation.
• Inclusive of diversity – Shows respect for diversity of any kind. Actively seek out and consider different perspectives, value team members, and create an atmosphere where people feel their opinions and contributions improve the company's well-being.

Benefits

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