Control Room Leader

Colonial Group; Pueblo, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

401K

Job summary

GCC is seeking an experienced Control Room Leader to supervise cement plant operations on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of control room or production supervision experience and can operate the control board when needed.

The role focuses on safety, monitoring kilns and grinding processes, training team members, and coordinating response during abnormal or emergency conditions, maintaining quality and equipment records.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of control room or production supervision experience in the cement industry.
• Must be able to run the board in the absence of a Control Room Operator.
• Comfort with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of workers monitoring the control panel and material handling systems.
• Lead safety initiatives and maintain housekeeping and records.
• Train team members and provide on-the-job coaching.
• Take action during abnormal or emergency conditions.
• Maintain liaison with quality control to ensure consistent processing.

Skills

Control room leadership

Production supervision

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

12-hour rotating shifts

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Control board / SCADA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Control Room Leader with 2–3 years of control room or production supervision experience in the cement industry. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of kiln, grinding, and material handling operations and is capable of operating the control board when needed. This individual will be a safety‑focused leader who can effectively guide and train team members, monitor production processes, troubleshoot operational issues, and take appropriate action during abnormal or emergency conditions. Candidates must be comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

• 2 to 3 years’ experience working as a Control Room Leader / Production Supervisor in the cement industry.

Required skills and abilities:

• Must be able to run the board in the event a Control Room Operator is absent
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

What you will do:

Coordinates activities of workers engaged in the monitoring of the control panel, which includes making necessary adjustments to the kilns raw and finish grinding, and the material handling systems. This is a working lead position that supports the Production Manager in all aspects of operations. Must be able to take appropriate action under abnormal and emergency conditions.

• Safety is a prime consideration in this position. Employees must wear proper protective equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures in all areas where duties are performed.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of the kiln and mill processes during the assigned shift.
• Maintain liaison with quality control to ensure uniform processing.
• Conduct safety inspections of the department and maintain good housekeeping.
• Conduct Continuous Improvement and Safety Meetings with departmental employees on a regular basis.
• Keep accurate, neat, timely records of equipment and process as directed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs within capabilities to maintain continuous operation and assist in the field as needed.
• Determine the need for assistance from the service departments (electrical, maintenance, mobile equipment, etc.) and request appropriate personnel through the Team Leader.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Will perform clean‑up and housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.