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Ash Grove Cement Company

Lab Supervisor

Ash Grove Cement Company, Branford, Florida, United States, 32008

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About Ash Grove Cement At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary Provides daily guidance to lab personnel in direct support of their duties and responsibilities. Performs analysis on cement and other materials utilized or created during the cement manufacturing process. Exposure to confidential information may have a competitive or patentable value to the company or its customers. Uses independent judgment in performing daily activities. Exposed to toxic and corrosive chemicals on a daily basis. Performs responsibilities independently with supervisory input from the Manager. Exercises direct supervision over all laboratory personnel at the plant.

What you’ll be contributing

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

Performs regular and special chemical analysis on samples of any or all of the following: cement, clinker, coal, kiln dust, and other raw materials for process control

Reviews results of chemical and physical tests performed and take necessary actions to adjust quality so as to meet established standards

Supervises and evaluates the job performance of laboratory personnel including disciplinary action as needed

Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities for plant laboratory employees

Provides constant feedback on the production process to ensure desired product characteristics

Conducts regular inspections of plant operations to determine probable causes of product quality fluctuations or to detect unusual conditions

Formulates mixed calculations or performs special computations for laboratory control measures

Makes chemical solutions for use in chemical analysis

Retains and updates laboratory research data and documentation on the lab computer

Prepares reports, graphs, and charts as requested by plant management

Prepares and sends samples as required for compliance with wastewater treatment regulatory guidelines

Performs various tests on similar samples at the plant

Orders supplies needed for laboratory activities

May check in chem-fuel loads if assigned by local plant management

Develops and maintains XRF and other instrument calibrations with guidance from the Manager

Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities

Performs tasks related to job duties associated with waste-derived fuel activities as required

Assigns and evaluates the work of all lab technicians with support from the Manager

Prepares first-aid reports, orders supplies needed for first-aid, and ensures compliance with safety standards

Remains available on a 24-hour basis to provide assistance on lab and processing problems

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need

4 year/Bachelors degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required

Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing lab environment

Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Knowledge of theories, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to the fields of chemistry, physics, and mathematics

Familiarity with instrumentation analysis and wet chemical analysis

Ability to use a computer to store data and generate reports

What’s next for you? 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. 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.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industries Mining and Manufacturing

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