Production Manager

CRH; Durkee (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate and oversee the production department’s activities. This role involves ensuring the efficient production of clinker and cement while maintaining quality standards. Responsibilities include managing staff schedules, enforcing safety compliance, and coordinating operations with various departments to ensure production goals are met.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of supervisory experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. CRH offers competitive pay along with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years education with Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience in a cement or related industry.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities to achieve quality control specifications.
• Monitor and maintain records of attendance and performance.
• Plan and schedule operations with various departments.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Knowledge of cement manufacturing

Education

H.S. Diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Job ID: 523209

Ash Grove family of companies 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.

Benefits

• 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!

Summary

The Production Manager coordinates efforts with management in the planning, organizing, and scheduling activities of the employees working in the production department to produce cost‑effective clinker and cement, according to quality control specifications and plant production goals. This position coordinates production activities to ensure shipping, maintenance, and quarry activities are in sync with production schedules. The position exercises direct and indirect supervision of a medium group of employees involved in production operations.

What You’ll Be Contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Promotes and ensures compliance and training in safety procedures. Monitors production operations to promote compliance with safety regulations.
• Plans and schedules mill and kiln operations with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production employees.
• Ensures efficient operation and scheduling of quarry workforce by the quarry supervisor.
• Establishes, assigns, and communicates job responsibilities and schedules for employees involved in the production process.
• Supervises, evaluates, and inspects work/job performance of employees and contractors. Monitors and maintains records of attendance.
• Performs daily observation and inspection of operations. Coordinates plant clean‑up activities.
• Establishes, documents, and monitors employee training guidelines and benchmarks.
• Participates and conducts regular safety meetings and training sessions.
• Orders safety equipment needed for production employees and checks to make sure they are used properly.
• Monitors control room operations and raw mill and finish mill‑grinding operations closely.
• Assists control room operators and shift supervisors in resolving operational problems that will ensure production and quality goals are achieved.
• Ensures operators are trained properly and held accountable to utilize provided training resources.
• Coordinates incoming shipments of alternative fuels including waste oil, tire‑derived fuel (TDF), and other types of alternative fuels.
• Directs shipping supervisor in coordinating railroad and trucking activities. Ensure shipments are efficiently processed.
• Oversees and assists in the design and implementation of plant construction projects.
• Handles the first stages of discipline problems and grievances. Assists plant management, as requested, in resolving union problems and grievances.
• Communicates with vendors as necessary regarding new production equipment and supplies.
• Provides information on an ongoing basis to the Plant Manager regarding current operations and manpower status. Submits reports as requested by plant management.
• Monitors and controls inventories for raw materials, fuels, finished products, kiln refractories, grinding media, and grinding aid chemicals. Informs plant management of same.
• Assists with the annual budgets, ensures compliance with operating, capital, and major maintenance budgets, and adjusts activities to maintain operations within the budget.
• Maintains adequate inventory and supplies.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• H.S. Diploma / GED Required
• Minimum 4 years – Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a supervisory position in a production department of a cement or related industry plant facility.
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Proficient in problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively perform, organize and prioritize work independently.
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Knowledge of production operations involved in the cement manufacturing process and machines utilized in the production process.
• Knowledge of air permit regulations and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Heat Transfer functions, calculations, mill systems, and grinding media.
• Ability to calculate heat and mass balances as well as air and gas volumes.
• Ability to work under general supervision with specified objectives and goals.
• Ability to refer to supervisor for clarification or interpretation of plant and organization policies.

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.

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.

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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