Kiln Line Manager

Location:

Charlevoix, MI, US, 49720

Job Purpose (A brief overview of the purpose of the job and why it exists)

Coordinates the activities of the plant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. To ensure plant’s budgeted production goals are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Supervise the work of the shift supervisors, by reviewing the performance of each shift and its effectiveness of use of resources, operational KPIs; ensure optimal communication and hand-over between shifts; implement and review the shift production routines; Oversee the development and training of new and existing employees. The training will be performed mainly by the shift supervisors but not only.

Manages subordinate supervisors who will supervise all hourly employees in the Production Department. Confers with workers' representatives to resolve grievances. Oversees activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to fabricate new equipment or improve existing equipment. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of each unit. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Act as the primary interface with Control Room Operators and troubleshoot plant systems as needed. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for improved stability and reliability. Participate in improvement projects and assist in commissioning new equipment.

To organize and follow routine and non-routine maintenance activities related to the line for which it is responsible

Controlling product inputs and outputs according to company quality targets and producing products in accordance with the targets

Working in compliance with environmental laws and company environmental commitments

Work in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and company occupational health and safety goals

KNOW HOW -Know How includes every kind of relevant knowledge, skill and experience, however acquired, needed for acceptable performance in a job or role.

Skills –

Language skill: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical skill: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning skill: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized form.

Computer skill: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word as well as familiarity with ABB Expert Optimizer (Linkman), Allen Bradley PLC programming, and PI Pressbook and SAP

Education – Engineering degree from four-year college or university; or or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience - Two to five years related experience and/or training.

Knowledge (technical/practical/managerial)-

Knowledge of mining, cement manufacturing and quality management.
Cement Manufacturing processes such as mining, milling, kiln operation, process control, and predictive maintenance are desirable.
Health, Safety & Environmental legislative/regulatory requirements
Mechanical aptitude/experience. extensive experience in kiln operations and processes.

PROBLEM SOLVING – Problem Solving is the amount and nature of the thinking required in the job in the form of analyzing, reasoning, evaluating, creating, using judgment, forming hypotheses, drawing inferences and arriving at conclusions.

Please identify the degree to which thinking is limited by roles, procedures, precedents, policies, strategy, etc.: Thinking within a general frame of reference toward functional objectives, in situations with some nebulous, intangible, or unstructured aspects. Fundamental knowledge and experience in Root Cause Analysis and Statistical Reasoning required.

Please describe the complexity of the problems encountered and the extent to which original thinking must be used to arrive at solutions:

Variable situations requiring analytical, interpretative, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking

ACCOUNTABILITY – Accountability assesses the extent to which a job/role is answerable for actions and their consequences. It measures the effect of the job/role on end-results.

Please describe the level of autonomy the position possesses in terms of deciding on the measures and actions to be taken to achieve the required results:

Responsible for the creation and implementation of daily, weekly and monthly production plans to achieve production targets. Leading continuous improvement efforts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the production process. Ensure optimum utilization of raw materials, energy and other resources used in the production process.

To manage quality control processes to ensure that the product produced complies with quality standards. Working in coordination with the quality control laboratory.

Manage planned maintenance and repair programs to ensure efficient and safe operation of production equipment. To minimize production interruptions by providing fast and effective interventions in case of malfunctions. Contribute to spare parts management and equipment improvement projects by working in coordination with the maintenance team.

To quickly identify and analyses problems that may cause disruption in production and to ensure minimum downtime by producing effective solutions.

To follow annual production plans. To follow the budget KPI targets and take necessary actions to reach the target. Detailed work planning for annual scheduled maintenance. To follow the stock and orders of refectories to be applied in annual maintenance.

Supervising the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that employees work in a healthy and safe environment. Conducting risk assessments, organizing safety trainings and taking necessary measures to prevent

ACCOUNTABILITY – Accountability assesses the extent to which a job/role is answerable for actions and their consequences. It measures the effect of the job/role on end-results.

Please describe the level of autonomy the position possesses in terms of deciding on the measures and actions to be taken to achieve the required results:

Responsible for the creation and implementation of daily, weekly and monthly production plans to achieve production targets. Leading continuous improvement efforts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the production process. Ensure optimum utilization of raw materials, energy and other resources used in the production process.

To manage quality control processes to ensure that the product produced complies with quality standards. Working in coordination with the quality control laboratory.

Manage planned maintenance and repair programs to ensure efficient and safe operation of production equipment. To minimize production interruptions by providing fast and effective interventions in case of malfunctions. Contribute to spare parts management and equipment improvement projects by working in coordination with the maintenance team.

To quickly identify and analyses problems that may cause disruption in production and to ensure minimum downtime by producing effective solutions.

To follow annual production plans. To follow the budget KPI targets and take necessary actions to reach the target. Detailed work planning for annual scheduled maintenance. To follow the stock and orders of refectories to be applied in annual maintenance.

Supervising the implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that employees work in a healthy and safe environment. Conducting risk assessments, organizing safety trainings and taking necessary measures to prevent occupational accidents. Raising awareness of employees on occupational health and safety issues and encouraging their participation.

To comply with environmental management policies and procedures to minimize the environmental impact of cement production processes. To take responsibility for emission control and waste management. To comply with relevant environmental legislation and permits. To work in 100% compliance with environmental laws in unit operations. To follow the emission limits such as NOx, SO2, HCL etc. which are legal limits in the unit and to comply with legal limits.

The role is having some autonomy but is subject to routine plant involvement due to the nature of the work in order to achieve desired outcomes for the plant. This role is highly supportive of other roles within the plant organization.
If this position manages an operating budget, please choose to indicate the amount.

$80,000-$800,000
$800,000-$8 million
$8 million-$80 million (between $30-35 million)
$80 million-$800 million
$800 million-$8 billion
Not applicable

Any other quantitative data such as sales revenue, capital expenditures, etc., should be indicated:

Working Conditions (Please indicate the intensity, frequency and duration of each condition described below)

Physical Effort: The combination of intensity, duration, and frequency of physical activity is such that it results in:

□ Minimal-alternating positions of light physical activities, e.g., sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting etc.

□ Moderate-intermediate positions of moderate physical activity, e.g., sitting in one place, standing, walking, sustained keyboarding, working in awkward or constrained physical positions or confined/restricted space for up to 50% of the workday

□ Considerable-frequent lengthy periods of heavy physical effort, e.g., if the above is performed for 51% to 80% if the work day

□ Extreme-Almost continuous and lengthy durations of heavy physical activity, e.g., lifting heavy weight objects and or performing the above for more than 80% of the workday

Physical Environment: The combination of intensity, duration, and frequency of exposure to factors in the environment is such that it results in:

□ Occasional exposure to mild unpleasant or disagreeable conditions e.g. dust, dirt, odours, noise

Working Conditions (Please indicate the intensity, frequency and duration of each condition described below)

Physical Effort: The combination of intensity, duration, and frequency of physical activity is such that it results in:

□ Minimal-alternating positions of light physical activities, e.g., sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting etc.

□ Moderate-intermediate positions of moderate physical activity, e.g., sitting in one place, standing, walking, sustained keyboarding, working in awkward or constrained physical positions or confined/restricted space for up to 50% of the workday

□ Considerable-frequent lengthy periods of heavy physical effort, e.g., if the above is performed for 51% to 80% if the work day

□ Extreme-Almost continuous and lengthy durations of heavy physical activity, e.g., lifting heavy weight objects and or performing the above for more than 80% of the workday

Physical Environment: The combination of intensity, duration, and frequency of exposure to factors in the environment is such that it results in:

□ Occasional exposure to mild unpleasant or disagreeable conditions e.g. dust, dirt, odours, noise etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts., extreme heat adjacent to kiln, occasionally exposed to dust The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

□ Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable conditions e.g. minor conditions of dust, dirt, noise, odours, inclement weather, grease/oil etc.

□ Continuous exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable conditions e.g. extreme conditions of dust, dirt, fumes, heat, cold, etc.

□ Almost continuous exposure to health or accident hazards of an extreme nature which may result in disabilities or death.

Sensory Attention: The combination of intensity, duration and frequency of concentration is such that it requires:

□ Low intensity of concentration requiring little demand for sensory efforts

□ Work activities involve the need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for intermediate durations of time requiring close attention several times daily

□ Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for lengthy durations of time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively

□ Work activities involve an almost continuous need for a high degree of concentration to focus simultaneously on several events or changing factors, leaving no room for error

Mental Stress: The combination of intensity, duration, and frequency of exposure to physical and environmental factors is such that it results in:

□ Little exposure to any factor that would produce mental stress e.g., few deadlines, limited unpleasant client contacts, limited need to travel etc.

□ Occasional exposure to one or more mental pressures e.g., pressure for deadlines, unpleasant public or client contacts etc.

□ Frequent exposure to mental pressure conditions where the mental stress would be noticeable e.g., deadlines that are competing, dealing with clients who are angry, demanding, uncooperative etc.

□ Almost continuous exposure to mental pressure conditions. Extreme mental stress is a noticeable part of the job e.g., exposure to emotionally disturbing experiences, confrontation, concern about danger to self or others etc.