Production Supervisor job

PURPOSE

Responsible for the supervision and direction over an area of production within a cement plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and maintain the plant safety program through day-to-day safety contacts with employees and department safety meetings, ensure assigned work areas are safe and safety requirements are observed.
Review operational control policies and procedures, update to current standard and communicate with effected departments and employees.
Monitor all process operations to maximize production rates while meeting quality targets.
Maintain environmental compliance at all times, taking action as necessary to operate within facility permitted limits.
Supervise 3rd party service including refractory removal and installation, mechanical or electrical maintenance as needed.
Manage process materials in accordance with work instruction including but not limited to raw materials, fuels, semi and finished products, and any waste stream.
Identify, isolate and report any deviation from internal product specification.
Manage equipment failure and process upset conditions to minimize cost and downtime.
Assign housekeeping duties and maintain plant areas as required.
Ensure kiln and mill operation is in compliance with government and company safety standards
Ensure the regular inspection and evaluation of all operating equipment to maintain production requirements
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education: High School diploma/GED

Additional Education Preferred: Associates/College Degree

Required Work Experience: 3-5 years

Travel Requirements: Limited for training

Other Requirements:

3-5 years cement production and/or kiln experience
Previous supervisory experience

Competency Profile:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Solid follow-up, planning and organizational skills
Ability to use independent judgment in supervising personnel and in making decisions that can affect the overall operation of the plant
High work standards and safety awareness
Adaptable to change
Solid coaching skills
Able to delegate responsibility
Solid problem-solving skills

Lafarge North America Inc., Holcim (US) Inc., and Aggregate Industries Management, Inc., and their affiliates, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. We embrace diversity in our people, products and ideas. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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