Director of Process Engineering - Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)

Job ID:  504342

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 Director of Process Engineering oversees cement process engineering, plant automation, and plant information support for all plants. This position directs the development, optimization, and implementation of efficient and effective cement manufacturing and operational processes to increase plant efficiency and to reduce plant manufacturing costs. The position also participates in the scalability of existing operations as well as seeking new acquisitions to support the company's business goals and regulatory requirements.

 What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Leads the development and execution of the company's process engineering, automation, and information strategy to drive operational excellence.
• Sets long-term goals and objectives for process, automation, and information improvements, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies.
• Manages and coaches a team of process engineers, cement milling engineers, automation engineers, and an information administrator to foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical expertise.
• Provides guidance, training, and performance management to ensure the team meets engineering and operational targets.
• Identifies and provides training and development opportunities for regional process, automation, and information systems staff.
• Mentors Process Engineers to provide growth and development opportunities for them.
• Oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops Key Performance Indicator's (KPl's) and stretch targets to measure the effectiveness of process improvements and report results to senior leadership.
• Analyzes and recommends process, automation, and information improvements needed to optimize operating conditions to enhance productivity and quality.
• Identifies and executes cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or safety.
• Provides support and assistance to the members of the Process, Energy, and Alternative Fuels (AF)/ Alternative Raw Materials (ARM) Task Forces.
• Manages the sustaining the company's Capital Projects program to include annual capital project submittal and approval timeline, annual capital project review meetings with Manufacturing & Technical Services (MTS)/ Group Technical Services (GTS), and capital project submittals.
• Serves as the company's Service Now capital project program super-user.
• Manages completion of annual process reporting and periodic production meetings.
• Collaborates with Solutions (R&D and Product Development) teams to integrate new technologies and processes into manufacturing operations.
• Assumes project management or other role as required for specific plant improvement projects.
• Provides written and oral presentations to all levels of the organization.
• Initiates meetings with regional leadership to ascertain process, automation, and information system opportunities for functional area improvement and to advise regional leadership of improvement opportunities.
• Works closely with other departments (e.g., GTS, Quality, Maintenance, Commercial, and Regional Operations) to identify process bottlenecks and develop solutions that enhance overall performance.
• Partner with project management teams to ensure timely and on-budget execution of process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certification and ensures that all department staff also maintain Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certification
• Ensures all process engineering, automation, and information systems activities are compliant with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Leads efforts to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly manufacturing practices.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.  

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Minimum 4 Year - Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cement manufacturing - process engineering. 
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in technical aptitude
• Proficient in project management skills
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolves problems
• Ability to teach and develop others
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to be friendly and service-oriented
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives.
• Ability to refer to the supervisor when clarification or interpretation of the policy is in question.

• Domestic Travel up to 25%

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
• A diverse and 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.

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