Ash Grove Cement Company
Regional Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Ash Grove Cement Company, Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Regional Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Ash Grove Cement Company is hiring for the
Regional Maintenance & Reliability Manager
role. Leads the implementation of best practice maintenance and reliability initiatives throughout the Ash Grove Cement (AGC) network of plants and terminals. A region is typically the size of 3-5 cement plants with multiple terminals. Typically adapts and develops maintenance and reliability strategies to assist the operations in making the best use of their resources. Aligns the efforts of corporate and operational teams to achieve strong performance in maintenance that is aligned well with the maintenance task force objectives. Collaborates with Corporate Reliability Engineer and with many maintenance and reliability personnel throughout AGC. Works closely with the Director of Manufacturing Services and keeps them informed on all aspects of maintenance and reliability. The jobholder must display ambition and self-motivation whilst being a team player with strong influencing and collaborative skills. Must also possess technical proficiency.
What You\'ll Be Contributing
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Coordinate maintenance strategy for AGC network of plants and terminals. Reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operations to understand progress and to continually align operational teams in terms of their areas of opportunity and improvement.
Oversee an appropriate best practice maintenance system that documents a simple approach to the aspects of maintenance to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach.
Ensure strong alignment across maintenance teams in terms of maintenance task forces. Promote a culture of open and transparent sharing of maintenance issues combined with a performance improvement culture. Assess performance using assessment tools where appropriate.
Supports strategic development of plant maintenance department talent, training program development for hourly staff, and succession strategies for salary positions
Support operations on specific technical maintenance and engineering issues where appropriate. Promote safe working practices for all maintenance and reliability-related work.
Review significant reliability issues at plants and advise the Director of Manufacturing Services and plant teams on the best path forward on the same.
Review and evaluate Capex requests and look at Opex Maintenance budgets, particularly Major Overhaul budgets, in detail.
Ensure that plant teams invest time and resources in structured major overhaul planning.
Develop effective training support for operational maintenance and reliability teams and corporate reliability personnel.
Liaise with internal AGC engineering resources, Group Technical Services, and outside resources where appropriate to the aims above.
Responsible for the development and support of the computerized maintenance management system.
Work closely with the Director of Electrical Engineering on all aspects of maintenance and reliability work that require cross-functional input.
Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Minimum 4 years – Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant engineering discipline: mechanical, electrical, civil.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the cement industry, or similar process industry, with line management experience and/or consulting experience across multiple locations in the areas of maintenance and reliability. Project, commissioning, or optimization experience is beneficial. Experience in leading people regarding the improvement of safety culture is necessary.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Demonstrated written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Ability to inspire and develop staff
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Domestic travel up to 75%
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About Ash Grove Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Ash Grove family of companies 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.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more
Additional Information Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Other
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
If you\'re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today. Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.
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Ash Grove Cement Company is hiring for the
Regional Maintenance & Reliability Manager
role. Leads the implementation of best practice maintenance and reliability initiatives throughout the Ash Grove Cement (AGC) network of plants and terminals. A region is typically the size of 3-5 cement plants with multiple terminals. Typically adapts and develops maintenance and reliability strategies to assist the operations in making the best use of their resources. Aligns the efforts of corporate and operational teams to achieve strong performance in maintenance that is aligned well with the maintenance task force objectives. Collaborates with Corporate Reliability Engineer and with many maintenance and reliability personnel throughout AGC. Works closely with the Director of Manufacturing Services and keeps them informed on all aspects of maintenance and reliability. The jobholder must display ambition and self-motivation whilst being a team player with strong influencing and collaborative skills. Must also possess technical proficiency.
What You\'ll Be Contributing
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Coordinate maintenance strategy for AGC network of plants and terminals. Reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operations to understand progress and to continually align operational teams in terms of their areas of opportunity and improvement.
Oversee an appropriate best practice maintenance system that documents a simple approach to the aspects of maintenance to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach.
Ensure strong alignment across maintenance teams in terms of maintenance task forces. Promote a culture of open and transparent sharing of maintenance issues combined with a performance improvement culture. Assess performance using assessment tools where appropriate.
Supports strategic development of plant maintenance department talent, training program development for hourly staff, and succession strategies for salary positions
Support operations on specific technical maintenance and engineering issues where appropriate. Promote safe working practices for all maintenance and reliability-related work.
Review significant reliability issues at plants and advise the Director of Manufacturing Services and plant teams on the best path forward on the same.
Review and evaluate Capex requests and look at Opex Maintenance budgets, particularly Major Overhaul budgets, in detail.
Ensure that plant teams invest time and resources in structured major overhaul planning.
Develop effective training support for operational maintenance and reliability teams and corporate reliability personnel.
Liaise with internal AGC engineering resources, Group Technical Services, and outside resources where appropriate to the aims above.
Responsible for the development and support of the computerized maintenance management system.
Work closely with the Director of Electrical Engineering on all aspects of maintenance and reliability work that require cross-functional input.
Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Minimum 4 years – Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant engineering discipline: mechanical, electrical, civil.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the cement industry, or similar process industry, with line management experience and/or consulting experience across multiple locations in the areas of maintenance and reliability. Project, commissioning, or optimization experience is beneficial. Experience in leading people regarding the improvement of safety culture is necessary.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Demonstrated written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Ability to inspire and develop staff
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Domestic travel up to 75%
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About Ash Grove Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Ash Grove family of companies 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.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more
Additional Information Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Other
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
If you\'re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today. Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.
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