Plant Production Supervisor – Cement Operations Leader

Ash Grove Cement Company; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company in Kansas is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate and oversee manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and collaboration with maintenance, QA, shipping, and production staff.

The position requires a technical degree and at least 3 years in production with process control, plus strong English communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Year-round shifts are 12 hours, day and night, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree in production, process control, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production with emphasis on process control.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening.
• Able to work rotational schedule, 12 hour shifts day and night.
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Knowledge of production operations, kiln-burning techniques, and processes.
• Knowledge of mill grinding, process control design, inventory estimation.
• Knowledge of air permit regulations and safety requirements.
• Decision-making and problem-solving with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• 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 on mills, kilns, and other machinery.
• Provides information regularly to management regarding current operations and manpower status.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

English proficiency

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Vocational/Technical degree in production or process control

Job description

Ash Grove Cement Company in Kansas is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate and oversee manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and collaboration with maintenance, QA, shipping, and production staff.

The position requires a technical degree and at least 3 years in production with process control, plus strong English communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Year-round shifts are 12 hours, day and night, with growth opportunities.