Kiln Instructor

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Hirebridge in Newberry, FL is seeking a Kiln Instructor to train, guide and coach a Control Room Operator team to meet production targets and maintain kiln stability.

You will own certification and development of CROs, develop SOPs for the production department, and communicate daily expectations while collaborating with process engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in kiln operation and safety practices.
• Ability to train and coach CROs to achieve targets.
• Development and enforcement of SOPs in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Kiln operational safety thro’ coaching & systems improvement.
• Sound knowledge of practical Kiln operation techniques.
• Owner of certification, training & professional development of CRO’s.
• Develop, Create & Manage SOP’s for the production department.
• Effectively communicate operational expectations to CRO’s on daily basis and ensure that daily kiln operational targets are met through effective coaching.
• Manage and optimize Pavilion expert control system.
• Provide technical leadership to the control room by interacting with process engineers and implementing technical ideas with control room operators.
• Ensure all operators use identical operating techniques and have a clear understanding of set points, operating parameters, procedures etc.,
• Ensure best practices are followed and create new ones as required.
• Manage training related activities.
• Safely conduct field inspection of PH / Kiln / Cooler weekly basis.
• Prepare operational reports as required.

Skills

Kiln operation knowledge

Coaching & training

Safety leadership

Process optimization

Tools

Pavilion control system

Job description

We are looking for a Kiln Instructor to join our team in Newberry, FL. As a Kiln Instructor with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials. This position's prime objective is to systematically Train, Guide & Coach an effective Control Room Operator (CRO) team - which can meet key production targets, achieves operational reliability and performance, and maintains kiln stability with consistent quality.

Why apply?

Competitive wages.

Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Promotes Kiln operational safety thro’ coaching & systems improvement
• Sound knowledge of practical Kiln operation techniques
• Owner of certification, training & professional development of CRO’s
• Develop, Create & Manage SOP’s for the production department
• Effectively communicate operational expectations to CRO’s on daily basis and ensure that daily kiln operational targets (environmental, quality, and production) are met through effective coaching
• Manage and optimize Pavilion expert control system
• Provide technical leadership to the control room by interacting with process engineers and implementing technical ideas with control room operators
• Ensure all operators use identical operating techniques and have a clear understanding of set points, operating parameters, procedures etc.,
• Ensure best practices are followed and create new ones as required
• Manage training related activities
• Safely conduct field inspection of PH / Kiln / Cooler weekly basis.
• Prepare operational reports as required

About You

We Require:

Physical Demands: The Physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

The employee will frequently be required to walk on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions.

The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.

Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.

A company dedicated to continuous improvement.