Production Superintendent

Job ID: 530050

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 Production Superintendent organizes and schedules the activities of the employees working on the production crews to produce cost-effective amounts of clinker and cement, according to quality control specifications and plant production goals.

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

The position supervises a medium team of employees.

What you'll be contributing:



* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


* Prioritizes, assigns, and communicates tasks for the employees working on the teams.


* Directs production team and manages plant operations to ensure production goals are achieved.

Strives for continuous improvement of production operations.


* Monitors and supervises the performance of hourly employees working directly in the production process.

Evaluates job performance and communicate same to employees.


* Performs hiring, recommends or provides technical training, discipline, and other related duties as needed for the shift.


* Coordinates with control room personnel to respond as quickly as possible to problems occurring in the production process.


* Monitors quality control and coordinates with lab and production personnel to ensure that adjustments are made to enhance quality and meet required specifications.


* Collaborates with Team Members from prior and following shifts regarding the status of production operations, problems, and adjustments being made to meet production standards and objectives.


* Ensures team understanding that material streams from the producing units and transfer facilities are properly positioned and operating.


* Provide support so that safety meetings are held regularly to ensure employees understand and practice proper safety procedures.


* Assures that inspection of work areas is completed for safety hazards and ensures compliance with safety and environm...