Plant Manager

Job ID: 491481

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 and opportunities for your continued growth and development**

**Summary**:
Plans, coordinates and supervises the production operations, hazardous waste fuel program (where applicable), maintenance activities, quality and safety programs, and other related functions involved in plant operations. Incorporates directives provided by corporate management into plant policies and procedures so as to maintain appropriate standards and schedules. Uses independent judgment in making routine plant decisions. Works from general policies and procedures. Refers to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is needed. Exercises direct or indirect supervision over all plant employees, some of which occupy lower-level management positions. The number of employees typically ranges between 90-135 employees.

**What you’ll be contributing**:

- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Leads the safety culture improvement program and maintains compliance with safety standards. Participates in and engages plant employees in safety meetings. Leads by example.
- Conducts meetings with plant staff personnel to communicate, coordinate and discuss plant operations including areas such as production, quarry, hazardous waste, maintenance, special projects, etc.
- Monitors, inspects and reviews all plant activities including production operations, maintenance activities, quality controls, etc.
- Ensures production schedule corresponds with sales forecasts.
- Assists in investigating customer and quality problems and concerns.
- Meets with various government agencies and community groups concerning plant activities, specifically pertaining to compliance with environmental regulations, policies and standards.
- Prepares reports regarding plant production operations on a daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual basis.
- Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities (cement plants only).
- Affects job performance through motivation, goals and providing feedback.
- Establishes plant standards, short-term goals and long-term strategic plans regarding production, maintenance, improvements, etc.
- Discusses new products, equipment, and ideas with staff and vendors.
- Analyzes plant costs and explores methods to improve productivity in a cost-effective manner.
- Troubleshoots various problems and performance barriers as they arise.

**To succeed in this position, you will need**:

- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred disciplines, engineering, chemistry, or natural sciences. Business degree is acceptable.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a cement or lime manufacturing facility with specific exposure to plant management responsibilities. Type of experience - cement or lime - depends on the specific type of plant with the position under consideration.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Ability to inspire and develop staff
- Effective negotiation skills in business and construction contracts.
- Able to communicate the companies vision into actionable goals and contributions for plant personnel.
- Excellent ability to network with industry professionals, consultants, vendors, suppliers, regulatory and the community.
- Familiar with MSHA/OSHA regulations, safe work practices, hazard recognition, regulation of air, water and waste, and general business and law contracts.
- Fundamental understanding of cement chemistry, physical testing and concrete performance.
- Familiar with the following types of system: computerized maintenance management, data acquisition, compliance management, data management, High Level control, and PLC control for the purpose of cement manufacturing (crushing, grinding, pyroprocessing, chemistry).

**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.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instruc