Why work for us?

The Holcim US identity is inspired by our talented people, rich culture and commitment to building a sustainable future,” says Jay Moreau, CEO of Holcim US Aggregates & Construction Materials. “We’re coming together as one team to accomplish ambitious goals in sustainability and innovation, and to deliver on the value proposition for us and our stakeholders.”

Holcim US currently operates in 43 states and offers a range of cement, concrete, aggregates and asphalt products and services through brands Lafarge, Holcim, Aggregate Industries and Lattimore Materials. With Holcim transitioning in the US, the company says its legacy market brands will “enjoy a greater sense of unity and identity in their markets.”

Overview

Our ACM Plant in Waterton, MA is seeking a Plant Supervisor, Asphalt. This Plant Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and supervising the activities of one or more departments. Will Communicate goals to department employees and ensures that goals are achieved, maximize employee participation to achieve the desired team approach, and develops departmental personnel to enhance skills, improve responsiveness and promote business growth. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that employees are at work on time, actively engaged in assigned department activities and conforming to established internal and external safety/environmental/compliance regulations (i.e. DOT, OSHA). Provides immediate performance feedback as required to resolve employee conflicts, assisting in short-term resolution of emergency situations (e.g., injuries) or safety issues, attendance issues, conduct, etc. Administers direct supervisory responsibilities for production personnel, including selection, hiring, training, performance evaluation, corrective action, promotional recommendations and work schedules. Responsible for scheduling all departmental meetings and participating in and/or facilitating meetings. Ensures that time and attendance for assigned employees is accurate in data collection system.
• Works with other Supervisors and Group Leaders to ensure that departmental goals are achieved. Performs resource planning for forecasted activity.Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of assignments. Coordinates and executes established activities of department(s) to ensure that goals are met. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules. Works with various support functions to resolve production problems and assists in troubleshooting. Provides feedback to Maintenance on equipment operation and production effectiveness. Recommends and/or implements various production processes and programs. Collaborates with other Supervisors to ensure customer goals are established and achieved, optimal utilization of site resources and alignment in performance criteria, job descriptions and application of policies.
• Responsible for completing status reports pertaining to production Key Performance Indicators, employee performance/conduct and process flow. Responsible for monitoring department efficiency and throughput, material use, quality, inventory, etc. or recommending action to improve. Participates in budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. May design and develop workflows which are efficient and effective in meeting financial and customer satisfaction requirements
• Participates in projects with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities and focus on continuous process improvement, cost reduction, new machine installation/development, improvement of operational efficiency (e.g., creation reporting tools and the subsequent research/analysis), housekeeping, safety and quality initiatives.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

Plant Management, employees and other support functions.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree or equivalent work experience.

Required Work Experience: 3 to 5 years

Travel Requirements: Limited travel between plants

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using SAP preferred.