Plant Manager - Seattle, WA

Job ID:  510161

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.

Job Description: 

Plant Manager positions offered by Ash Grove Cement Company (Seattle, Washington). Plans, coordinates and supervises the production operations, alternative fuel program, maintenance activities, quality and safety programs, and other related functions involved in plant operations. Incorporates directives provided by corporate management into plant policies and procedures so as to maintain appropriate standards and schedules. Uses independent judgment in making routine plant decisions. Exercises direct or indirect supervision over 80 plant employees, some of which occupy lower-level management positions. Position requires 24/7 availability as well as overnight shifts.  Must be willing to travel up to 15% within North America to attend meetings and trade conferences.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must have at least a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 10 years of experience in the job offered or at least 10 years of cement experience.
• Stated experience must include at least 10 years of experience with cement chemistry, pyro-processing operations, grinding and material handling systems, co-processing and alternative raw material usage.
• Stated experience must include at least 5 years of experience with compliance management and 5 years of experience as a plant manager overseeing employees, contractors, and vendors
• Stated experience must also include each of the following:
  • Negotiating multimillion dollar business and construction contracts.
  • MSHA or OSHA regulations, safe work practices, hazard recognition, regulation of air, water and waste, and general business and law contracts
• Position requires 24/7 availability and overnight shifts
• Must be willing to travel up to 15% within North America to attend meetings and trade conferences.

We are offering a salary range of $180,000 to $231,000.

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

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Paid Time Off - Regular full-time employees with less than two years of continuous service will accrue 3.077 vacation hours per pay period.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

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