About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/f4aec4f4-dbdc-4bfc-8765-3.jpg "></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 525883</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To learn more about us go to <a title="" href="www.ashgrove.com " target="_self">www.ashgrove.com </a></span></p> <p> </p><div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Health Insurance </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Dental Insurance </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Vision Insurance </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Retirement Plan </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Tuition Reimbursement </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Employee Assistance Program </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Disability Pay </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Life Insurance </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Growth Opportunities and more! </span></strong></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Summary:</strong> </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Quarry Manager coordinates and supervises quarry operations to ensure an adequate amount of raw material from the quarry is available to meet plant production needs. This position makes decisions regarding quarry operations and maintenance and in analyzing unusual problems and situations. The position exercises direct or indirect supervision over all quarry employees and provides oversight of capital expenditures for the quarry and involvement in the preparation and control of the quarry budget. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What you’ll be contributing: </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Quarry Department. Evaluates job performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Performs surveillance of quarry maintenance and operations by conducting inspections</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures conduct and/or participates in quarry department safety meetings and safety inspection of work areas and performs periodic spot checks. Ensures quarry personnel complies with safety rules and regulations. Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Monitors productions need to ensure enough rock is available and ready for use in manufacturing. Promotes job performance through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Oversees all aspects of the quarry department when explosives are used in quarry operations, and ensures that an appropriate amount of explosives are available for use, and are properly stored. Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintains specified records of quarry and mining activities. Promote job performance through motivation, establishing goals, providing feedback obtaining, coordinating, and supervising the work of contractors as required for specified repairs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Prepares reports and other specified paperwork as requested by management. Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supports and participates in plant/quarry safety and environmental programs. Inspects work sites to make sure proper cleanup procedures have been executed. Is an active participant and leader in the Maintenance Excellence Process</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Cooperates with other department managers in coordinating production operations with the quarry operations to supply the needed amount of raw materials from the quarry while providing maintenance time on quarry equipment. Actively supports and participates in plant safety and environmental programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assists in planning Plans long-term quarry development goals, including mine exploration, with assistance as needed. Coordinates with plant management on priorities and schedules for plant projects not necessarily directly related to plant equipment operation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and specifications on purchased equipment. Coordinates purchased material with plant needs. Works with Planner to review, plan schedule and supervise all maintenance repair and preventive/predictive maintenance activities for the plant. Investigates and resolve unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintains awareness of current industry trends and practices by reading trade and industry magazines. Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Schedules repairs and other maintenance with Maintenance Department as needed. Orders and obtains parts and equipment as needed. Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Works with Planner to compile records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures that maintenance personnel complies with plant and MSHA safety rules and regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participates in labor contract negotiations. Investigates problems and try to resolve them before they become grievances. Meets with union representatives as needed. May conduct and/or participate in the plant/union safety committee activities. Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborates with Plant Manager to discuss goals, strategic planning, etc., and ensures that these directives are achieved. Participates in labor contract negotiations. Investigates problems and try to resolve them before they become grievances. Meets with union representatives as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents. Reviews and approves all invoices when Plant Manager is not at the plant. May perform other Plant Manager duties on a relief basis.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant and quarry productivity, employee morale, etc. Review maintenance reports analyzing trends. Assists Plant Manager in preparing annual budgets for company executives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions. Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant productivity, employee morale, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Additional duties as assigned by supervisor</span></li> </ul> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>To succeed in this position, you will need: </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">4 year/Bachelor's Degree in mining, geology, or engineering required</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum of 7 years of experience in mining operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum of 5 years as a quarry supervisor preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to lead/manage others</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to instill a commitment to organizational goals</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge in a regulated environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to be highly thorough and dependable</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of quarry operations, including optimizing quarry resources and design, mine planning, use of equipment, and proper procedures for using explosives safely and effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety regulations as well as state and federal mining laws.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">General knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work under general supervision with specific policies, practices, and objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to refer to supervisor for clarification.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of Mining/Geology principles and procedures.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What’s next for you? </strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>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. </em></span></p> </div> </div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>