Production Supervisor

Ash Grove Cement Company; Louisville (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate production operations, ensuring safety and efficiency across kilns and mills.

You will lead shift teams, monitor performance, and collaborate with maintenance, QA, and shipping to meet production goals. Strong leadership and process knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree in production, process control, or related field is required.
• 3 years of production experience preferred in a similar industry.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Knowledge of production operations involved in the industry, kiln-burning techniques, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Coordinate mill and kiln operations with maintenance, quality control, shipping, and production personnel.
• Assign and communicate shift responsibilities and schedules.
• Supervise and evaluate performance; monitor attendance records.
• Lead regular safety meetings and training sessions.
• Conduct safety inspections and order safety equipment to ensure compliance.
• Monitor kiln burning operations and mill grinding operations.
• Review production data and prepare reports.
• Assist in solving production problems and maintaining operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision making

Attention to detail

Written & spoken English

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Job description

Requisition ID529084-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 Production Supervisor coordinates and oversees production operations involved in the manufacturing process.

Whatyou’llbecontributing:

• 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 performed on the mills, kilns, and other machinery used in production operations.
• Provides information regularly to management regarding current operations and manpower status
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Tosucceedinthisposition,youwillneed:

• Vocational/Technical degree in production, process control, or related field is required
• 3 years of experience in production with an emphasis on process control in a similar industry is preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to lead/manage others.
• Knowledge of production operations involved in the industry, kiln-burning techniques, and processes
• Knowledge of the mill grinding, process control design, inventory estimation using geometric calculations and machines utilized in the production process
• Knowledge of air permit regulations and safety requirements
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work under general supervision on assigned objectives
• Ability to refer to supervisor for guidance on unusual problems or circumstances.

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, workingenvironment, 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. Reasonableaccommodationsmay 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 Affrimative 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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