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.
Position Overview
Coordinates and supervises quarry operations to ensure an adequate amount of raw material from the quarry is available to meet plant production needs. Closely monitors the daily activities of quarry workers. Uses independent judgement in performing responsibilities. Works under general supervision with specified policies, practices and objectives. Refers questionable items to supervisor for clarification. Exercises supervision over 25 to 28 hourly employees working in the quarry.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Establishes, communicates and assigns job responsibilities, goals and performance standards for employees within supervisory responsibility. Evaluates job performance.
Supervises and monitors hauling operations to prepare particular types of rock for crushing. Also supervises drilling, blasting and/or land stripping operations where applicable.
Ensures that all quarry activities are properly conducted and comply with all safety standards and regulations.
Conducts and/or participates in quarry department safety meetings and safety inspections of work areas.
Monitors production needs to make sure enough rock is available and ready for use in the manufacturing process.
When explosives are used in quarry operations, ensures that an appropriate amount of explosives is available for use.
Maintains specified records of quarry and mining activities.
Prepares reports and other specified paperwork as requested by management.
Inspects work sites to make sure proper clean up procedures have been executed.
Cooperates with other department managers in coordinating production operations with the quarry operations to supply the needed amount of raw materials from the quarry.
Assists as needed in planning long term quarry development goals including mine exploration.
Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and specifications on purchased equipment. Coordinates purchased material with plant needs.
Maintains awareness of current industry trends and practices by reading trade and industry magazines.
Schedules repairs and other maintenance with the maintenance department as needed. Orders and obtains parts and equipment as needed.
Other Requirements
Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Knowledge of quarry operations including the use of quarry equipment and proper procedures for using explosives in a safe and effective manner.
Knowledge of MSHA safety regulations as well as state and federal mining laws.
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Ability to lead/manage others
Work requires walking over rough, uneven and rocky surfaces, bending and climbing ladders.
Experience
3 or more years of experience in mining/quarrying operations with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Education
Associate's Degree of technical school preferred
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A 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 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.
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