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

Buzzi Unicem USA. major US cement manufacturer, is looking for a Yard Supervisor to join our team at our Festus, MO Plant. The Yard Supervisor is responsible for the plant laborer employees to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of facility grounds.

The Yard Supervisor will receive direction from Production Supervisors, Production Manager, Production Superintendent and Process Engineers and will be responsible for:

• Supervise all hourly employees in the yard crew
• Advise Production Superintendent regarding equipment, personnel and/or safety issues
• Directly supervised hourly laborers and contract laborers.
• Investigate and report all accidents involving employees and equipment. Promotes safe working and good housekeeping habits.
• Maintains current knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and company policies. Seek to promote an attitude of cost and profit consciousness to fellow employees
• Oversees all equipment and personnel used in the maintenance of the grounds in and around the production areas.
• Responsibility for all areas dictated by superintendent and management
• Directs removal of process spills and leaks and upkeep of buildings, grounds and all plant property
• Directs maintenance of streets inside the plant,
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of all small mobile equipment to include bobcats, sweepers, pick-up trucks, including hand tools used in housekeeping of the plant.
• Make daily operating decisions regarding scheduling overtime, write work requests and work orders and report maintenance issues to the maintenance department
• Support production operations with yard personnel as necessary
• Conducts close supervision, gauges progress and provides training of all employees
• Any other activities requested by the production superintendent and management that is consistent with this job classification and not included above.

Qualifications

• Minimum of GED/High School Diploma
• Minimum of two years working in a cement manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good communication and language skills
• Documented experience in organization, human relations and decision making skills.
• Proficient in computer usage, Office, Outlook, Kronos, Oracle

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.