Block Plant Supervisor

Block Plant Supervisor 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 Block Plant Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising the 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

• The applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a college/university
• Associate Degree or Equivalent in related areas

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
• Ensures 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

• 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
• Possess background with experience in materials engineering
• Possess management skills
• Strong maintenance knowledge/skills; strong electrical troubleshooting skills

Other Requirements

• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic controls and assemblies
• Working knowledge of all aspects of control circuits
• Basic OSHA requirements
• Knowledge of mixed design and material requirements
• Metal fabrication (welding and cutting)

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 occasionally, or 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, but may not be limited to, walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, or pulling of controls
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers both competitive pay and benefits. The benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well.

Employer’s Statement

CEMEX is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.