Control Room Leader / Production Supervisor - Location: Odessa, TX Plant

This position is located at GCC’s cement manufacturing plant in Odessa, TX.  Relocation assistance available.

Experience and abilities you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience working as a shift supervisor or control room leader at a cement manufacturing plant to be considered.
• Will need to be able to cover PTO as needed.
• Will need to be able to work on 12 hour rotating shift.
• Associates or technical degree (2 years) desired.
• Strong working knowledge of Safety/MSHA.
• Team leadership skills.

>>> Currently, we are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizens for this position.  We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. <<<

What you will do:

Coordinates activities of workers engaged in the monitoring of the control panel, which includes making necessary adjustments to the kiln’s raw and finish grinding, and the material handling systems. This is a working lead position that supports the Production Manager in all aspects of operations.  Must be able to take appropriate action under abnormal and emergency conditions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct Continuous Improvements (Enablon Webside).
• Conduct safety tool-box meeting with the shift crew on a regular basis
• Drive operational morning meetings and be responsible for daily shift reports.
• Prepare Work Orders (WO) on SAP
• Accountable for Shift field inspections (Fastfield) and Shift Environmental inspection execution.
• Safety is a prime consideration in this position.  Employees must wear proper protective equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures in all areas where duties are performed.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of the kiln and mill processes during the assigned shift.
• Maintain liaison with quality control to ensure uniform processing.
• Conduct safety inspections of the department and maintain good housekeeping.
• Conduct Continuous Improvement and Safety Meetings with departmental employees on a regular basis.
• Keep accurate, neat, timely records of equipment and process as directed.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs within capabilities to maintain continuous operation and assist in the field as needed.
• Determine the need for assistance from the service departments (electrical, maintenance, mobile equipment, etc.) and request appropriate personnel through the Team Leader.
• Provide on-the-job training to team members.
• Will perform clean-up and housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

GCC Competences / Position Competences:

• Curious
• Self-taught person
• Open to learn new ways (being open to changes)

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Oversees and works with employees assigned to the operation of the control room and ensures that the work is done safely, and all safety rules and guidelines are followed.
• Observes and evaluates the performance of current employees; informs employees of policies and ensures adherence.
• Provide direction for a high-performance production team.
• Set the proper example in attitude, punctuality, and use of Continuous Improvement tools.
• Recognize exceptional performance.
• Handle performance problems in an appropriate and consistent manner.
• Involve and empower employees, when appropriate.
• Ability to organize, effectively, and clearly communicate assigned tasks, to ensure engagement of the workforce.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.