Plant Technical Manager

Job ID: 526240

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 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 Plant Technical Manager leads all process technical operations of the cement manufacturing process.

This role has direct responsibility for the following disciplines at the cement plant: mining, process, automation engineering and IS / IT / OT engineering, quality control and capital projects management.

The role directs a team to optimize the cement manufacturing process through maximizing plant efficiency, achieving production and process targets, reducing manufacturing costs, and maintaining cementitious product quality, while ensuring the team / sites complies with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

What you'll be contributing:



* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


* Provides leadership to improve the efficiency and profitability of a cement manufacturing facility by maximizing resource utilization and minimizing waste, while also reducing environmental impact.


* Manages Technical Department team through analysis of the plant's operational key performance indicator results and ensure that they recommend solutions to maximize plant performance and to implement cost-effective solutions.


* Collaborates with other departments / functions, such as production and maintenance management, technical services, sales, and engineering, to achieve plant goals, KPIs and long term strategic plans.


* Leads in the creation and delivery of training programs and materials on all aspects of the cement manufacturing process, including operational procedures (SOPs), work practices, presentations, safety protocols, quality control measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.


* Manages the development of Technical Department engineering CDP's and Interns.


* Performs performance testing and measurements on production equipment.


* Supports, implements and contributes to Group Best Practices


* Manages the team to ensure that the raw materials, processes, and finished products adhere to standards, specification...