Site Ops Manager - Sapphire; Chanute, KS

Position: Site Ops Manager - Sapphire (Chanute, KS, US, 66720)
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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.

Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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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 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.

What you'll be contributing:

* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

* Ensures all company, state and federal safety and environmental standards are met as they pertain to alternate fuels (AF) and alternate raw materials (ARM).

* Drives local Sapphire operations to maximize the use of AF, ARM.

* Partners with plant team to optimize quality and quantity of AF, ARM for stable kiln operation and quality product

* Manages on-site coprocessing:
Receiving, blending, dosing and handling of alternate fuels.

* Manages off-site preprocessing:
Shredding & beneficiation of alternate fuel streams & the logistics of maintaining steady flow of high quality fuel to the Louisville plant.

* Drives Sapphire local team and contractors in respect with CRH Purpose, Value, Vision and Code of Business Conduct

* Oversees the relation with AF and ARM suppliers

* Plans and manages deliveries to plant

* Tracks incoming AF, ARM shipments and prepare weekly / monthly inventory reconciliations.

* Tracks quality of services provided: to plant: on time, in full deliveries, in quality specifications of the AF, ARM and invoiced correctly suppliers: on time, in full deliveries, invoiced correctly and use of AFand ARM according to signed contracts

* Manages any out of specs deliveries minimizing impact on suppliers' plant operations

* Acts as Point of Contact in communication between supplier and plant teams

* Manages Sapphire operating cost. Coordinates with Plant controller and Sapphire controller to prepare expense budget and monthly reports for Sapphire activity

* Assists Plant controller and Sapphire controller with monthly AF and ARM billing

* Seeks development opportunities to improve local operating conditions: safety, operating cost, logistic, environmental. Locally drives the implementation of the improvement actions for Sapphire

* Plays leading role in onsite ARM & AF trials. Engages with internal technical support services (MTS/GTS) and plant people in planning and executing trials for new AFand ARM. Coordinates supply, processing and blending activity for plant trials.

* Works closely with plant's management team on any Management of Change processes.

* Monitors deliveries of AF and ARM, prepare weekly / monthly inventory reconciliations.

* Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

* 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 experience working within Resource Recovery or Processing site or in Industrial Manufacturing or Mining environment

* Ability to see initiatives through to completion

* Knowledge of electrical & 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

* 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.

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