Production Supervisor

Overview

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

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

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

• 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 in, 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 grievances.
• 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 preventative 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.

• Vocational/Technical degree in production, process control, or a similar related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production with an emphasis on process control in a similar industry.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Able to work rotational schedule, 12 hour shifts both day and night.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

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.