Site Operations Manager

Ash Grove Cement Company; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 Site Operations Manager in Kansas to lead Sapphire-related activities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards for alternate fuels and materials. You will drive local operations, optimize AF/ARM use, and coordinate with plant teams to maintain kiln stability and product quality.

The role involves managing on-site coprocessing, off-site preprocessing, supplier relations, and cost control under CRH values and code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2 year degree in trades school in construction management, mechanics, electronics or related field.
• 4 year Degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years experience working within Resource Recovery or Processing site or in Industrial Manufacturing or Mining environment

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Ensure all safety and environmental standards are met for AF/ARM.
• Drive Sapphire operations to maximize AF/ARM usage.
• Coordinate with plant team to optimize AF/ARM quality and throughput.
• Manage on-site coprocessing: receiving, blending, dosing, handling of AF.
• Oversee off-site preprocessing: shredding, beneficiation, and fuel logistics.
• Lead Sapphire local team and contractors per CRH values and code of conduct.
• Maintain relations with AF/ARM suppliers and manage deliveries to plant.
• Track AF/ARM shipments and prepare inventory reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analysis

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree or trades in construction management, mechanics, electronics or related

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 Site Operations Manager - Sapphire ensures all company, state, and federal safety and environmental standards for alternate fuels and materials are met. This position drives local Sapphire operations to maximize the use of alternative fuel and alternative raw materials. The position partners with the plant team to optimize the quality and quantity of AF/ARM for stable kiln operation. The Site Manager drives Sapphire's local team and contractors concerning CRH's Purpose, Value, Vision, and Code of Business Conduct.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Ensures all company, state and federal safety and environmental standards are met as they pertain to alternate fuels (AF) and alternate raw materials (ARM).
• Drives local Sapphire operations to maximize the use of AF, ARM.
• Partners with plant team to optimize quality and quantity of AF, ARM for stable kiln operation and quality product
• Manages on-site coprocessing: Receiving, blending, dosing and handling of alternate fuels.
• Manages off-site preprocessing: Shredding & beneficiation of alternate fuel streams & the logistics of maintaining steady flow of high quality fuel to the Louisville plant.
• Drives Sapphire local team and contractors in respect with CRH Purpose, Value, Vision and Code of Business Conduct
• Oversees the relation with AF and ARM suppliers
• Plans and manages deliveries to plant
• Tracks incoming AF, ARM shipments and prepare weekly / monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Tracks quality of services provided: to plant: on time, in full deliveries, in quality specifications of the AF, ARM and invoiced correctly suppliers: on time, in full deliveries, invoiced correctly and use of AFand ARM according to signed contracts
• Manages any out of specs deliveries minimizing impact on suppliers’ plant operations
• Acts as Point of Contact in communication between supplier and plant teams
• Manages Sapphire operating cost. Coordinates with Plant controller and Sapphire controller to prepare expense budget and monthly reports for Sapphire activity
• Assists Plant controller and Sapphire controller with monthly AF and ARM billing
• Seeks development opportunities to improve local operating conditions: safety, operating cost, logistic, environmental. Locally drives the implementation of the improvement actions for Sapphire
• Plays leading role in onsite ARM & AF trials. Engages with internal technical support services (MTS/GTS) and plant people in planning and executing trials for new AFand ARM. Coordinates supply, processing and blending activity for plant trials.
• Works closely with plant's management team on any Management of Change processes.
• Monitors deliveries of AF and ARM, prepare weekly / monthly inventory reconciliations.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Minimum of a 2 year degree in trades school in construction management, mechanics, electronics or related field.
• 4 year Degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 7 years experience working within Resource Recovery or Processing site or in Industrial Manufacturing or Mining environment
• Ability to see initiatives through to completion
• Knowledge of electrical & mechanical principles of equipment used in mineral processing
• Knowledge of process engineering principles
• Proficient computer skills, including email and applications such as SAP and Excel
• Leads for Performance – Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals.
• Communications – communicate with impact and create an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly. Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Analysis and Problem-Solving – Effectively examine events, issues and problems and generate optimal solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to give clear instructions with appropriate follow-up.
• Organizational skills, maintaining smooth operation of Production activities and projects.
• Adapts and Learns – Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change while actively developing one’s skills and capabilities.
• Drives Change and Innovation – Champion new ideas and initiatives and create an environment that supports change and innovation.
• Inclusive of diversity – shows respect to diversity of any kind. Actively seek out and consider different perspectives, values team members, and creates an atmosphere where people feel their opinions and contributions improve the company’s well-being.

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.