Process Control Supervisor

Ash Grove Cement Company; Louisville (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company in Louisville, NE is seeking a Process Control Supervisor to oversee the cement manufacturing process from raw materials to finish milling. You will supervise hourly staff, inspect equipment, and coordinate repairs with maintenance.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, prefer a technical degree, and 2+ years in a production supervisory role with kiln/mill knowledge and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree preferred in production, process control, or similar field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production supervisor role.
• Experience as a control room operator or process engineer in cement industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Lead and supervise hourly production employees on the plant floor.
• Inspect equipment and process system breakdowns; write work orders.
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet production goals.
• Maintain plant production reports and provide status updates.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Process control

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in production/process control

Job description

Career Opportunities: Process Control Supervisor (529105)

Requisition ID529105-Posted09/21/2026-Americas Cement-Ash Grove Cement Company-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Nebraska

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health 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 Process Control Supervisor analyzes and suggests ways to improve operations for the entire - raw materials to finish milling - cement manufacturing process. This position monitors, supervises, and evaluates the performance of hourly employees working directly in the production process. The position inspects equipment and process system breakdowns, determines repairs needed, and writes work orders. The Process Control Supervisor coordinates and supervises equipment repairs and preventative maintenance performed by maintenance personnel.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates pyro-processing expertise in performing regular responsibilities
• Participates in the training of the control room operators on the proper ways of using plantequipment.
• Works closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
• Monitors and develops frontline process employees routine inspection program and tasktraining
• Communicate job performance to employees.
• Implements changes for optimal operating conditions in terms of fuel efficiency, electricalefficiency and production rate in coordination with the process engineer.
• Revises and maintains the plant production report
• Collaborates with Team Members from prior and following shifts regarding the status of production operations, problems, and adjustments being made to meet production standards and objectives.
• Monitors inventory of materials in the plant daily and that documentation is provided accordingly.
• Coordinates efforts with other departments such as maintenance, shipping, and quarry.
• Supervises contractors working on projects during shifts.
• Coordinates supervision for plant operations during the night and weekend shifts. This can include quarry, production, maintenance, electrical, and shipping.
• Performs relief duties for the production supervisor and production superintendent as specified by plant management.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High School Degree or GED is required
• Vocational/Technical degree is preferred in production, process control, or similar field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production supervisor role
• 2 years of experience as a control room operator or process engineer in the cement industry is preferred
• Uses independent judgment in performing responsibilities
• Works from general policies and objectives
• Refers to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is in question
• Exercises direct or indirect supervision over hourly production employees
• May also supervise directly and indirectly personnel working on the off shifts
• Displays regular and prompt attendance
• Consistently works in a safe and non-violent manner
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to efficiently perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
• Knowledge of kiln and mill operations, mobile equipment, machinery functions, and production process control
• Knowledge of other plant departments such as shipping, maintenance, quarry, and engineering
• Ability to understand and comply with company and plant policies covering plant employees
• Ability to effectively monitor production operations and quickly detect and respond to processing problems
• Ability to understand and comply with safety and environmental regulations
• Ability to work under general supervision with specified objectives, policies, and performance standards
• Ability to refer to supervisor when in doubt as to the proper procedure for a specified action

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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