Cement Production Supervisor

CalPortland; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost premiums

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

401k pension program

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee, plan, and coordinate employee activities for safe material production in the cement plant. You will work under limited supervision to ensure operations meet quality and safety standards, directing flows to silos and coordinating with maintenance for problem resolution.

The role requires at least 2 years of supervision experience, knowledge of cement production, safety practices, and MSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of supervision experience.
• Thorough knowledge of cement production, safe work practices, and MSHA regulations.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills; willing to effectively learn Windows, Excel and other software.
• Ability to formulate decisions, prioritize work, and communicate with multiple parties.
• Ability to be cleared with federal ATF to transport, ship, receive or possess explosive materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, organize, and coordinate employee activities for safe production of material in the cement plant.
• Ensure safe work procedures and conditions; promote safety and accident prevention.
• Diagnose malfunctions and coordinate with Maintenance to correct problems.
• Direct and supervise deliveries of all bulk materials; ensure proper silo storage.
• Record shift events and report major malfunctions to Production Superintendent.
• Enforce company work rules; set quality/quantity standards and manage disciplinary actions.
• Foster positive relationships with management and staff; motivate and coach team members.

Skills

Supervision experience

Cement production knowledge

MSHA regulations

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP Production

Windows/Excel basic software

Job description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing, and coordinating employee activities for the safe production of material in the cement plant.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Responsibilities

• Ensures that safe work procedures and safe work conditions are practiced and maintained; promotes proper safety and accident prevention attitudes
• Responsible for optimum production rates from all clinker and cement production equipment; works with the laboratory to ensure all mills are operated within the standard quality parameters set, and directing flows to the appropriate finish or raw silo
• Responsible for the accurate diagnosis of malfunctions on all systems; works with Maintenance Department in prioritizing and formulating course of action to correct such problems
• Directs and supervises the deliveries of all bulk materials entering the plant; ensures that these deliveries are placed into the correct silo or appropriate storage area
• Records shift events on log sheets, documenting all pertinent changes, or circumstances; reports major malfunctions to Production Superintendent
• Administer the Company work rules in a fair manner; set standards for quality and quantity of work and initiate appropriate disciplinary measures when infractions occur
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate positive working relationships with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to direct, motivate and coach activities of others
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving
• Exhibit excellent work ethic – high standard of performance and production

Education

High school diploma or GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of supervision experience
• Thorough knowledge of cement production, safe work practices, and MSHA regulations
• Excellent computer and organizational skills; willing to effectively learn Windows, Excel and other software
• Ability to formulate decisions, makes and supports recommendations, prioritize work, communicate with multiple parties and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to be cleared with federal ATF to transport, ship, receive or possess explosive materials
• Task and project-oriented
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility
• Exercise independent decision-making, prioritize conflicting demands
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, and communications skills
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language, communicate positively with employees, customers, and vendors at all levels; ability to read and understand equipment manuals, company policy manuals and require government regulations
• Must be able to see and hear safety indicators and warnings
• Ability to walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), climb stairs and ladders as high as 200 ft. in elevation; physically able to climb on equipment to provide supervision during work, walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces
• Drive automobile to various plant sites and work locations; must be able to travel overnight (air/auto)

Preferred

• 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

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.