Manufacturing Plant Manager

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. Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more

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.

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.

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.

Minimum 4 Year - Bachelors Degree in engineering, chemistry, natural sciences, business administration, or closely related field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office365

Ability to effectively use computers for general word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, internet, and customized company programs.

Ability to communicate the company's vision into actionable goals and contributions for plant personnel.

Ability to network with industry professionals, consultants, vendors, suppliers, regulators, and the community.

Knowledge of safety and environmental health regulations.

Knowledge of cement chemistry, physical testing, and concrete performance.

Knowledge of various systems for cement manufacturing (crushing, grinding, pyro processing, chemistry).

Ability to work from general policies and procedures.

Ability to refer to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of the organizational policy

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