Material Shipping Supervisor

CRH Americas•Chanute, KS

26d

About The Position

The Material Shipping Spv oversees raw materials' unloading, storing, and inventory management. This position coordinates and supervises all truck and rail car shipments. The position exercises direct and indirect supervision over a small team of employees.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years performing similar or related duties at a cement plant preferred.
Ability to read, write and understand English
Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
Ability to lead/manage others
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
Ability to works under general supervision with specified standards and guidelines.
Ability to refer to supervisor when in serious doubt as to the proper procedure for a specified action.

Responsibilities

Promote and follow all aspects of plant safety guidelines and participates in meetings.
Supervises receiving raw materials such as coal, pet coke, gypsum, mill scale, sandstone, bottom ash, clay, fly ash and clinker.
Reviews and inspects raw materials truck scales daily and is responsible for maintenance andrepairs of this equipment.
Prepares reports and other documentation on material-receiving activities.
Monitors and maintains records of attendance for department employees.
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the railroad track system.
Responsible for the rail and track maintenance budget towards maximum utilization towards continuous functionality of the system
Oversees contractors working on rail and track systems.
Responsible for locomotive and switchman training activities.
Monitors and maintains inventory levels of fuels and raw materials. Assumes responsibility as primary contact with vendors.
Inspects the plant on foot and by vehicle to observe any jobs that need to be completed regarding the maintenance of department buildings and grounds.
Coordinates with other department supervisors all railroad car switching, including liquid waste derived fuel tanks, cement hoppers, and raw material hoppers.
Fulfills relief supervision support, when necessary, in shipping, quarry, and production departments. Expected to cross-train to fill the positions on a temporary basis when needed.
Coordinates all railroad car switching including coal/coke, gypsum, and cement. Responsibilities include releasing railcars to the railroad to avoid demurrage.
Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activity.
Participates as a member of the Plant's Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Responsible for oversite of Cement Kiln Dusty (CKD) system and that maintenance is completed by Material Handlers and work requests are generated when repairs/maintenance.
Ensures that the requested type of cement is shipped to each customer in a timely and efficient manner.
Works with sales to ensure high standards in customer service and building customer relationships. Collaborates with Sales regarding ckd schedules.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.