Production Manager

Job ID: 523209

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, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are ourfirst 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 Manager coordinates efforts with management in the planning, organizing, and scheduling activities of the employees working in the production department to produce cost-effective clinker and cement, according to quality control specifications and plant production goals.

This position coordinates production activities to ensure shipping, maintenance, and quarry activities are in sync with production schedules.

The position exercises direct and indirect supervision of a medium group of employees involved in production operations.

What you'll be contributing:



* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


* Promotes and ensures compliance and training in safety procedures.

Monitors production operations to promote compliance with safety regulations.


* Plans and schedules mill and kiln operations with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production employees.


* Ensures efficient operation and scheduling of quarry workforce by the quarry supervisor.


* Establishes, assigns, and communicates job responsibilities and schedules for employees involved in the production process.


* Supervises, evaluates, and inspects work/job performance of employees and contractors.

Monitors and maintains records of attendance


* Performs daily observation and inspection of operations.

Coordinates plant clean-up activities.


* Establishes, documents, and monitors employee training guidelines and benchmarks.


* Participates and conducts regular safety meetings and training sessions.


* Orders safety equipment needed for production employees and checks to make sure they are used properly.


* Monitors control room operations and raw mill and finish mill-grinding operations closely.


* Assists control room operators and shift supervisors in resolving operational problems that will ensure production and quality goals are achieved.


* Ensures operators are trained properly and held accountable to utilize provided training res...