Job Description

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 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 employs 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

• Supervises all shipping employees on the three-shift operation.
• Directs the packing, loading, weighing and shipping of cement, in trucks and railcars in accordance with daily delivery schedules.
• Makes daily inspections of machinery in order to maintain efficient operation; checks bag and pallet inventory daily.
• Makes recommendation to Quality Manager regarding equipment problems, personnel problems or safety concerns.
• Understands and uses ASTM Specifications and NIST Handbook on Weights and Measures.
• Maintains direct contact with Sales Office and customers in regard to cement deliveries.
• Deals with customer complaints that have to do with shipments or bag weights.
• Deals with vendors who come in to work on production or material handling equipment.
• Investigates and reports on accidents involving employees and equipment. Promotes and enforces safe working practices and good housekeeping.
• Maintains current knowledge of collective bargaining agreement and related plant policies. Seeks opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness.
• Continues self-improvement activities especially in the area of bagging, rail and bulk load-out operations or improved techniques for supervising wage role workers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in cement industry
• Good communication and language skills
• Good organization, human relations and decision-making abilities
• Experience or educational background in maintenance of production equipment
• Must successfully take and pass the FRA mandated Drug and Alcohol test

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.