Job Description

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: 

The Plant Manager plans, coordinates, and supervises the production operations, hazardous waste fuel program, maintenance activities, quality and safety programs, and other related functions involved in plant operations. This position incorporates directives provided by corporate management into policies and procedures to maintain standards and schedules. The position exercises direct or indirect supervision over a large number of employees.

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 

• Conducts meetings with plant staff personnel to communicate, coordinate and discuss plant operations.
• Monitors, inspects, and reviews all plant activities.
• Ensures production schedule corresponds with sales forecasts.
• Assists in investigating customer and quality problems and concerns.
• Meets with government agencies and community groups concerning plant activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and standards.
• Prepares regular reports regarding plant production operations.
• Attends Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training for waste-derived fuel activities.
• Promotes effective job performance through motivation, goals, and providing feedback.
• Promotes the safety program, compliance with safety standards, and participates in safety meetings.
• Establishes plant standards, short-term goals, and long-term strategic plans for production, maintenance, and improvements.
• Discusses new products, equipment, and ideas with staff and vendors.
• Analyzes plant costs and explore methods to improve productivity cost-effectively.
• Uses technology to develop a continuous improvement plan for the plant.
• Troubleshoots various problems and performance barriers.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 

• Minimum 4-year/bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, natural sciences, business administration, or closely related field.

• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE)

• Minimum 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. 

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.  

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

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

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