Job Description:
Job ID: 502898
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development!
Summary:
The Shipping Supervisor coordinates shipping activities between the plant, railroad, sales department, customers, and other plants and terminals. This position oversees the blending of cement to meet specified requirements. The position services the computer system.
What you'll be contributing:
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Sets priorities and assigns and communicates job duties to employees directly and indirectly assigned to.
- Prepares required reports, records, and other documentation specified by management.
- Supervises the performance of Bulk Loaders and Material Handlers.
- Evaluates job performance and communicate job performance expectations.
- Works closely with Ash Grove sales employees in scheduling cement shipments.
- Coordinates efforts of the Production Shift Supervisor, shipping control employees, and terminal employees in filing customer orders.
- Coordinates all rail car switching including cement, fly ash, and raw material railroad cars.
- Supervises blending of cement that does not meet specified standards. Coordinates with lab personnel to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to meet the required standards.
- Ensures that the requested type of cement is shipped to each customer promptly and efficiently.
- Provides inventory reports once a week, more if required, to the Sales personnel and Production Manager.
- Monitors rail yard for appropriate amount and placement of rail cars.
- Coordinates with the Maintenance department for preventive and routine equipment maintenance and service.
- Coordinates and supervises intra-plant cement transfers.
- Assists and relieves the Utility Supervisor with receiving raw materials such as coal, coke, fly ash, gypsum, iron ore, clay, and clinker.
- Plans and schedules silo fill and extraction schedules.
- Creates work requests for maintenance on department equipment and tools and follows up on job execution.
- Maintains shipping records on the computer regarding the type of cement, silo, and mode of transportation used for each shipment.
- Reports necessary maintenance for the shipping computer system.
- Trains shipping employees in the proper use of the shipping computer system.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
- Two years of college or technical studies in a related subject preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in administrative and supervisory positions preferred in the areas of production, shipping, or material handling operations at a cement or related industry.
- Knowledge of loading, shipping, and silo operations and functionality of equipment necessary to ship the specified type of product to the correct customer in a timely and efficient manner.
- Knowledge of basic mechanics along with knowledge of all heavy equipment, tools, and other types of equipment used within the department.
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
- A diverse and 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.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.
Date: Nov 12, 2024
Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
Nearest Secondary Market: Wichita
Job Segment: Manager, Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Operations, Management
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