Cement Production Supervisor

CalPortland • Tucson, AZ

5d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Production Supervisor oversees, plans, organizes, and coordinates employee activities for the safe production of material in a cement plant. The role is responsible for safe working conditions and procedures, production rates and quality, diagnosing equipment malfunctions, coordinating bulk-material deliveries, documenting shift events, and administering company work rules. The supervisor reports major malfunctions to the Production Superintendent and works with the laboratory and Maintenance Department to support production and resolve problems.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervision experience.
• Thorough knowledge of cement production, safe work practices, and MSHA regulations.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills, with willingness to learn Windows, Excel, and other software.
• Ability to make decisions, formulate and support recommendations, prioritize work, communicate with multiple parties, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to obtain federal ATF clearance to transport, ship, receive, or possess explosive materials.
• Task- and project-oriented approach.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of equipment used in cement manufacturing and hazards associated with areas of responsibility.
• Ability to make independent decisions and prioritize conflicting demands.
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English; communicate positively with employees, customers, and vendors; and read and understand equipment manuals, company policy manuals, and applicable government regulations.
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings.
• Physical ability to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces and long distances; climb stairs, ladders up to 200 feet, equipment, and stockpiles; stoop; and crawl under and into enclosed spaces.
• Ability to drive an automobile to plant sites and work locations and travel overnight by air or automobile.
• Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA registration/clearance and ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP Production.
• Experience working with a union contract.
• Understanding of California state labor laws related to wage and hour.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or cement facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work procedures and conditions are practiced and maintained, and promote safety and accident-prevention attitudes.
• Achieve optimum production rates from clinker and cement production equipment; work with the laboratory to keep mills within standard quality parameters and direct material flows to the appropriate finish or raw silo.
• Diagnose malfunctions on production systems and work with the Maintenance Department to prioritize and formulate corrective actions.
• Direct and supervise deliveries of bulk materials entering the plant and ensure they are placed in the correct silo or storage area.
• Record shift events and pertinent changes or circumstances on log sheets; report major malfunctions to the Production Superintendent.
• Administer company work rules fairly, set quality and quantity standards, and initiate appropriate disciplinary measures when infractions occur.
• Build positive working relationships with management and staff at all levels.
• Direct, motivate, and coach the activities of others.
• Exercise sound judgment in problem-solving and maintain a high standard of work performance and production.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with low-cost premiums even for family coverage.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
• 401(k) and company-funded pension program; availability depends on location and job type.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED