Material Shipping Supervisor

Job ID: 517518

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.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

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

• 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!

Summary:

The Material Shipping Spv oversees raw materials' unloading, storing, and inventory management. This position coordinates and supervises all truck and rail car shipments. The position exercises direct and indirect supervision over a small team of employees.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all aspects of plant safety guidelines and participates in meetings.
• Supervises receiving raw materials such as coal, pet coke, gypsum, mill scale, sandstone, bottom ash, clay, fly ash and clinker.
• Reviews and inspects raw materials truck scales daily and is responsible for maintenance and
  repairs of this equipment.
• Prepares reports and other documentation on material-receiving activities.
• Monitors and maintains records of attendance for department employees.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the railroad track system.
• Responsible for the rail and track maintenance budget towards maximum utilization towards continuous functionality of the system
• Oversees contractors working on rail and track systems.
• Responsible for locomotive and switchman training activities.
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels of fuels and raw materials. Assumes responsibility as primary contact with vendors.
• Inspects the plant on foot and by vehicle to observe any jobs that need to be completed regarding the maintenance of department buildings and grounds.
• Coordinates with other department supervisors all railroad car switching, including liquid wastederived fuel tanks, cement hoppers, and raw material hoppers.
• Fulfills relief supervision support, when necessary, in shipping, quarry, and production departments. Expected to cross-train to fill the positions on a temporary basis when needed.
• Coordinates all railroad car switching including coal/coke, gypsum, and cement. Responsibilities include releasing railcars to the railroad to avoid demurrage.
• Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activity.
• Participates as a member of the Plant's Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Responsible for oversite of Cement Kiln Dusty (CKD) system and that maintenance is completed by Material Handlers and work requests are generated when repairs/maintenance.
• Ensures that the requested type of cement is shipped to each customer in a timely and efficient

manner.

Works with sales to ensure high standards in customer service and building customer relationships. Collaborates with Sales regarding ckd schedules.

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years performing similar or related duties at a cement plant preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to works under general supervision with specified standards and guidelines.
• Ability to refer to supervisor when in serious doubt as to the proper procedure for a specified action.

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.

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 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 a 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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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.

Client-provided location(s): United States

Job ID: CRH_FGB-517518-en_US

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-03T19:32:02