Block Plant Supervisor

Supervisor (Block Plant) Job Highlights

Company Profile

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

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Supervisor (Block Plant) who will be responsible for supervising production of a quality product at acceptable cost levels. The responsibilities include the efficient and effective utilization of human resources, plants, and equipment.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree (college/university)
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in related areas
• Basic OSHA requirements

Work Experience

• Possess 5 years of experience in a production supervisory role
• 3 years of operations experience in continuous process
• Previous Production Management, Plant Manager, and Maintenance Management experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Based on sales and inventory needs, schedule block plant production
• Batch and adjust mix designs as required
• 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 plant operations
• Insures proper maintenance of plant production equipment to minimize lost production time. This includes maintaining adequate spare parts inventory
• Ensures safe work practice by all block plant employees
• Ensures that production meets or exceeds established quality standards
• Maintain positive customer relations by responding to, and resolving complaints
• Order supplies, parts, and materials required for operations
• Orders raw materials to meet production and inventory needs
• Perform moisture analysis on aggregates daily; adjust mixes for moisture content
• Perform plant startup and closing procedures
• Perform routine mechanical/electrical repairs and preventative maintenance
• Perform troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed
• Performing bulk and physical inventories
• 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
• Responsible for maintaining quality block production
• Train and cross-train plant personnel as required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic controls and assemblies
• Working knowledge of all aspects of control circuits
• Background in electrical and electronics areas
• Experience with the types of production equipment being used in the production process
• Familiar with the mill supply industry with respect to parts and purchasing
• Field experience with construction and particularly with the site contractors
• Good communication and human resources skills are required
• Has the ability to motivate the production team
• Knowledge of mixed design and material requirements
• Metal fabrication (welding and cutting)
• Possess background with experience in materials engineering
• Possess management skills
• Strong maintenance knowledge/skills; strong electrical troubleshooting 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 involves exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, or pulling controls
• Regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• The job involves sitting most of the time but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• Regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, or pulling controls

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive wages, career growth, and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance programs, and retirement plan options.

Employer’s Statement

CEMEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of 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.