Production Shift Supervisor

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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 Supervisor coordinates and oversees production operations involved in the manufacturing process. The Production Supervisor works 12 hours - rotating shifts (Days/Overnights) rotating 4 days/nights on/4 days/nights off.
What you’ll be contributing:
Follows plans and schedules of mill and kiln operations in coordination with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production personnel.
Establishes, assigns, and communicates job responsibilities and schedules for the shift personnel directly involved in the production process
Supervises and evaluates job performance. Monitors and maintains records of attendance.
Participates, conducts and ensures regular safety meetings and training sessions are held.
Conducts safety inspections and orders safety equipment per safety guidelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations
Monitors kiln burning operations and raw mill and finish mill grinding operations
Reviews production data and prepares reports.
Assists employees with production problems and ensures satisfactory production operations.
Assists in resolving union problems and grievance
Supervises record keeping and monitoring of BIF operating parameters as generated from the plant control room.
Serves as Alternate Emergency Coordinator for the Emergency Response Team.
Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities.
Orders tools and supplies needed for use in the manufacturing process.
Requests and supervises repairs and preventive maintenance performed on the mills, kilns, and other machinery used in production operations.
Provides information regularly to management regarding current operations and manpower status.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
H.S. Diploma / GED Required
Preferred 3 years of experience in production with emphasis on process control in a similar industry
Minimum of Vocational / Technical experience in Production, process control, or similar related field.
Ability to lead/manage others
Ability to effectively manage conflict
Knowledge of production operations involved in the industry, kiln-burning techniques, and processes

Employment type
Full Time