Block Plant Manager

Job Highlights

Company Profile

CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities worldwide.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Block Plant Manager who will be responsible for managing the block production plant to produce a quality product at acceptable cost levels. The responsibilities include the efficient and effective utilization of human resources, plant, and equipment.

Education Level

• Requires the equivalent of a 2-year Associate Degree or Education in related areas.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Block Production. Should include at least 2 years of full responsibility for all aspects of production, maintenance, and quality control
• Field experience with construction particularly with masonry contractors
• Possess background with experience in materials engineering
• Experience with the types of production equipment being used in the production process

Duties/Responsibilities

• Based on sales and inventory needs, schedules block plant production.
• Batch and adjust mix designs as required
• Establish both short/long-range budgets to meet both current and the preceding years’ P&L plans. Special attention to wages, repair parts, capital expenses, material costs, and other variable and fixed costs.
• From time to time, may be requested to assist other block operations employees to solve complaints.
• Hire, train, and supervise an adequate number of employees to meet the needs of the block plant operations.
• Ensures proper maintenance of plant production equipment to minimize lost production time. This includes maintaining adequate spare parts inventory.
• Ensures that production meets or exceeds established quality standards.
• Maintain positive customer relations by responding to and resolving complaints.
• Orders raw materials to meet production and inventory needs.
• Perform routine mechanical/electrical repairs and preventative maintenance
• Perform troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed.
• Prepare daily production reports, downtime reports, and other paperwork as required using CEMEX-required computerized forms and systems. Responsible for filing and documentation systems
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment
• Train and cross-train block plant personnel as required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic controls and assemblies
• A working knowledge of all aspects of control circuits.
• Basic knowledge of ASTM specifications and test results.
• Basic OSHA requirements in the Block Plant.
• Electrical blueprints and computer module interfaces (Allen Bradley, IDEC, or Texas Instruments).
• Familiar with the mill supply industry concerning parts and purchasing
• Good communication and human resources skills are required
• Has the ability to motivate the production team
• Knowledge of mix design and material requirements.
• Metal fabrication (welding and cutting)
• Possess management skills
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Strong maintenance knowledge/skills

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force rarely, up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, or pulling controls
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program.

Employer’s Statement

CEMEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law.