Blending Manager

Job ID: 527856

Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions.

We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Description Summary

National Pipe & Plastics, one of the largest PVC pipe producers in North America, is currently seeking a Blending Manager.

In this job, you will manage a team responsible for operating the blending tanks that mix materials for production.

You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the blending equipment, maintaining product quality, and leading a team of blending operators.

Your primary goal will be to ensure that the blending process meets production targets while adhering to safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Your department will use forklifts, pumps, filters, and scales throughout the blending process.

Scales and other measurement tools are used to verify the age and weight of materials before they are added, which contributes to the quality of our products.

After blending, your team will take samples to our quality control testers for approval, accurately complete labels and information sheets, and make sure the products are safely stored.

Job Location

This role will be based in our plant in Endicott, NY.

Responsibilities



* Manage Blending Operations: Oversee and coordinate the activities of the blending operators to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the blending process.

Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance as needed.

Monitor the blending system to assure all chemicals are correctly weighted and properly flowing through the blending system.


* Equipment Management: Ensure that the blending equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operated according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or maintenance with the maintenance team.

Maintain housekeeping according to 5S standards.


* Inventories: Conduct monthly inventory, document, and report all chemicals, ink, regrind, silos, and railcars, to inventory manager.

Provide purchasing correct information for any material needs.

Follow correct procedures for rail connect/disconnect, and transfer lines between rail compartments.


* Communications: Provide and facilitate effective communication and information flow between the blending and other depar...