Job ID: 475486

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.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package, and opportunities for your continued growth and development!

Summary:

The Lab Supervisor provides daily guidance to lab personnel in direct support of their duties and responsibilities. This position performs analysis on cement and other materials utilized or created during the cement manufacturing process. The position exercises direct supervision over all laboratory personnel at the plant. The Lab Supervisor must remain available on a 24-hour basis to provide assistance on lab and processing problems.

What you’ll be contributing:

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  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 takes necessary actions to adjust quality so as to meet established standards.
• Supervises and evaluates the job performance of laboratory personnel including disciplinary action.
• Establishes, communicates and assigns job responsibilities for plant laboratory employees
• Provides constant feedback of 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 mix 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 for compliance with wastewater treatment regulatory guidelines. Performs various tests on similar samples at the plant.
• Orders supplies needed for laboratory activities.
• Develops and maintains X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and other instrument calibrations with guidance from Manager.
• Attends Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training for waste-derived fuel activities.
• Assigns and evaluates the work of all lab technicians with support from Manager.
• Prepares first-aid reports, orders supplies needed for first aid and ensures compliance with safety standards
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

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

• Education 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum 1 Manufacturing lab environment

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication and listening skills.

• Ability to demonstrates a high commitment to quality

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

• Proficient with instrumentation analysis and wet chemical analysis.

• Ability to use a computer to store data and generate reports.

• Ability to be exposed to confidential information which may have a competitive or patentable value to the company or its customers.

• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly

• Ability to be exposed to toxic and corrosive chemicals on a daily basis.

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.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

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  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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