Relief Supervisor - Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employ almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams and, residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Quarry Manager, this person will discuss daily assignments with both the quarry and the vehicle shop personnel, which includes (but not limited to the following):
  • Conduct the morning safety meeting, 
  • Delivers safety talks,
  • Responsbile for any follow-up meetings to ensure that the tasks assigned have been accomplished.
• Provide support to the Production Department on assigned duties and/or in managing the day-to day needs
• Fill in for the following positions when there is an abence: Quarry Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Yard Supervisor.
• Manage the personnel of the department being covered and coordinate with other departments to ensure optimum performance of the plant, including all wage employees.
• Responsibilities also include anything within the realm of responsibility that are assigned by the supervisor whether or not they are specifically covered in this job description.
• Operate departments to provide the maximum production within the established environmental limits and quality standards.
• Will be required to be part of the on-call schedule for Quarry, and Production.
• Follow company standard operating procedures for plant and quarry while ensuring efficient utilization of equipment.
• Ensure all employees and contractors conduct their tasks in a safe manner consistent with company policies and MSHA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, plans and programs.
• Keep records of equipment operation and reasons for production delays in the company database software.
• Directs personnel to ensure the orderly operation of the plant environment.
• Ensure that the plant is run in a manner to avoid serious damage to equipment.
• Make frequent inspections of the quarry and plant, checking equipment operation and employee assignments.
  • Prepare daily time sheets and production reports.
  • Supervise various departments on overtime and weekends in accordance with instructions from appropriate supervisor(s) and/or plant management.
• Requisition materials, tools and other equipment from stores, as needed, in order to complete assigned duties.
• Make recommendations regarding equipment problems, personnel problems or safety concerns.
• Investigate and report on accidents involving employees and equipment.
  • Promote and enforce safe working practices and good housekeeping.
• Maintain current knowledge of collective bargaining agreement and related plant policies.
• Seek opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness among fellow employees.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency from an accreditd institution
• 2 years supervisory experience or 5 years working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts to support 24/7 plant operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Basic computer skills
• Must be familiar with entire operation from quarry to cement silos, plus yard responsibilities 
• Strong decision making skills, with the ability to function successfully in a stressful environment

Physical Requirements:

• Physical – Light to moderate physical exertion. Some walking and climbing of stairs and ladders in the plant.
• Visual – Moderate detail. Must be able to read typed letters, computer printouts, computer screens, etc.
• Hearing – Moderate ability. Must be able to conduct interviews, communicate face to face, communicate by telephone or radio and participate in meetings.
• Speaking – Must be able to speak clearly & loudly enough to be heard and understood in the plant environment.
• Extremities – Must be capable of arm, hand and finger manipulation without visual control.
• Work at heights in elevated locations.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.