Shift Supervisor
About the role
VCNA Job Description Form Job Title: Shift Supervisor
Reports To Operations Manager
Division / Department Cement Operations
Job Purpose The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the cement production process during their assigned shift. This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards. The supervisor is responsible for leading the team, monitoring equipment performance, and implementing process improvements to optimize productivity and reduce downtime. Additionally, the Shift Supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all regulatory and company policies.
Key Job Functions
- To provide leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires.
- To serve as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
- To continually develop employees' understanding of the cement manufacturing process.
- To promote safe work practices and provide resources to assure that equipment and personnel operate in a safe manner.
- To promote environmental awareness and assure that equipment is operated in alignment with plant environmental goals.
- To establish and meet production and efficiency goals.
- To coordinate the department activities with other departments to minimize downtime, make efficient use of manpower and eliminate recurrent problems.
Know How
- College Diploma or University Degree in related discipline, or experience equivalent, and asset.
- Minimum 4-6 years supervisory experience and/or training required.
- Previous experience or knowledge of mining, cement manufacturing and blasting training, such as mining, kiln operation, process control, etc. an asset.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, programming and SAP.
- Previous mechanical experience or aptitude an asset.
- Previous experience dealing with health, safety & environmental legislation/regulations preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Problem Solving Reports directly to Operations Manager; fundamental knowledge and experience in Root Cause Analysis and Statistical Reasoning required; compliant to company policies and procedures.
Variable situations requiring analytical, interpretative, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking.
Accountability The role has 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 as this role is highly supportive of other roles within the plant organization.
About Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)
Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA) is a leading provider of cement, concrete and aggregates to construction customers in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, we have 134 locations in North America, operating as St Marys Cement, Canada Building Materials (CBM), Prairie Materials, Superior Materials, and United Materials. Together, these companies provide jobs to more than 2,600 building materials employees.
In addition to our North American presence, we are proudly part of an even bigger international picture. We operate as part of international building materials and sustainability solutions provider, Votorantim Cimentos, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and operating in all regions of the country. In total, Votorantim Cimentos has a presence on four continents in 11 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Luxembourg, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United States and Uruguay. Together with other Votorantim portfolio companies, we have approximately 500 operating sites around the world with more than 40,000 direct employees.
Established in 1936 in Brazil, Votorantim Cimentos’ rich, 86-year legacy has evolved over time as we seek sustainable growth and continued competitiveness through solutions and initiatives that generate a positive impact for the company and society.
We are made up of people and are an important part of peoples’ lives. From the ground up to the highest point of a city, we work together to build partnerships and lasting relationships. Our success is guided by our people, and we show our care and appreciation for employees by keeping inclusion and wellness at the forefront of everything we do.
If you are looking for a career in the building materials industry, build it with us. Explore the other sections on this page to learn more about our company and discover the opportunities waiting for you at VCNA.
Shift Supervisor
About the role
VCNA Job Description Form Job Title: Shift Supervisor
Reports To Operations Manager
Division / Department Cement Operations
Job Purpose The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the cement production process during their assigned shift. This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards. The supervisor is responsible for leading the team, monitoring equipment performance, and implementing process improvements to optimize productivity and reduce downtime. Additionally, the Shift Supervisor is accountable for maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to all regulatory and company policies.
Key Job Functions
- To provide leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires.
- To serve as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
- To continually develop employees' understanding of the cement manufacturing process.
- To promote safe work practices and provide resources to assure that equipment and personnel operate in a safe manner.
- To promote environmental awareness and assure that equipment is operated in alignment with plant environmental goals.
- To establish and meet production and efficiency goals.
- To coordinate the department activities with other departments to minimize downtime, make efficient use of manpower and eliminate recurrent problems.
Know How
- College Diploma or University Degree in related discipline, or experience equivalent, and asset.
- Minimum 4-6 years supervisory experience and/or training required.
- Previous experience or knowledge of mining, cement manufacturing and blasting training, such as mining, kiln operation, process control, etc. an asset.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, programming and SAP.
- Previous mechanical experience or aptitude an asset.
- Previous experience dealing with health, safety & environmental legislation/regulations preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Problem Solving Reports directly to Operations Manager; fundamental knowledge and experience in Root Cause Analysis and Statistical Reasoning required; compliant to company policies and procedures.
Variable situations requiring analytical, interpretative, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking.
Accountability The role has 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 as this role is highly supportive of other roles within the plant organization.
About Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA)
Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA) is a leading provider of cement, concrete and aggregates to construction customers in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, we have 134 locations in North America, operating as St Marys Cement, Canada Building Materials (CBM), Prairie Materials, Superior Materials, and United Materials. Together, these companies provide jobs to more than 2,600 building materials employees.
In addition to our North American presence, we are proudly part of an even bigger international picture. We operate as part of international building materials and sustainability solutions provider, Votorantim Cimentos, headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and operating in all regions of the country. In total, Votorantim Cimentos has a presence on four continents in 11 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Luxembourg, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United States and Uruguay. Together with other Votorantim portfolio companies, we have approximately 500 operating sites around the world with more than 40,000 direct employees.
Established in 1936 in Brazil, Votorantim Cimentos’ rich, 86-year legacy has evolved over time as we seek sustainable growth and continued competitiveness through solutions and initiatives that generate a positive impact for the company and society.
We are made up of people and are an important part of peoples’ lives. From the ground up to the highest point of a city, we work together to build partnerships and lasting relationships. Our success is guided by our people, and we show our care and appreciation for employees by keeping inclusion and wellness at the forefront of everything we do.
If you are looking for a career in the building materials industry, build it with us. Explore the other sections on this page to learn more about our company and discover the opportunities waiting for you at VCNA.