Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Foreman, AR, US, 71836

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

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

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

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• 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. Monitors and maintains records of 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.
• Monitors kiln burning operations and raw mill and finish mill grinding operations. Reviews production data and prepares reports.
• Assists employees with production problems and ensures satisfactory production operations.
• Assists in resolving union problems and grievance.
• Supervises record keeping and monitoring of BIF operating parameters as generated from the plant control room.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Vocational/Technical degree in production, process control, or similar related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production with 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.
• 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 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.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.