Plant Manager

Job ID: 528020

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 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, e...