About this opportunity
Ash Grove Cement Company lists this Operations Manager opportunity in franklin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Opportunities: Operations Manager )
Requisition ID -Posted10/05/2026 -Americas Cement -Eco Material -Full Time -Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt
Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company, is a leading producer of sustainable cement alternatives in the U.S. It is the nation’s largest marketer and manager of fly ash, with the industry's only true national footprint of logistics networks and distribution channels. The Company also provides mission-critical utility services, including operations support, waste disposal, and environmental remediation.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager leads production department to efficiently manufacture and ship budgeted amount of product while meeting safety, environmental, and quality objectives. Ensures practices are in alignment with company vision in the above areas. Work closely with maintenance, quarry, quality, process to provide leadership, guidance, and direction for plant operations to ensure alignment to plant and company goals. Partners with the marketing department to understand customer demand.
Job Location
This role will work out of our location in Franklin, TX.
Job Responsibilities
Comply with Eco Material Technologies Safety Policies and Procedures
Manage all areas of production, including the development of Standard Operating Procedures, training of staff, and implementation of operations systems
Direct shift production teams in all aspects of safety, quality, adherence to production schedule, labor efficiency, waste management, maintenance schedule, and cost
Optimize existing processes to improve plant efficiencies; including troubleshooting and resolving process issues as they occur. Development of key indicators and metrics that will ultimately tie to plant efficiencies.
Work closely with QC department to ensure product quality meets customer, market, and industry expectations
Direct the effective and efficient use of plant production equipment and people
Provide leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires
Assist plant manager in anticipating future needs of the plant including input into improvement plans
Develop and maintains a technically advanced and safety conscious team
Establishing and setting of annual department and personal objectives for self and all staff that are aligned with the plant and organization goals and objectives. Completion of mid-year and annual performance appraisals of department staff.
Maintain positive working relationship with other departments and Group Management to allow smooth plant operation
Additional major functions include planning, annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, reporting of department's effectiveness, safeguarding assets, & environment compliance
Meet or exceed annual production volumes budget
Production costs equal or below budget
Equipment shutdowns completed on-time and on-budget
Ensure preventive maintenance systems are utilized and timely repair of all production equipment is maintained
Assist in the hiring of all new production employees
Utilize "Six Sigma" or related skills to maintain a clean and organized operation focused on 5S, visual metrics and continuous improvements
Create reporting format to communicate results to plant associates
Job Requirements
Demonstrated examples of metrics usage and planning processes to deliver results
Excellent organization and communication skills, with knowledge of lean tools such as root cause failure analysis, preventive maintenance, visual management, and 5S
Required Computer and Software Skills: Computer skills with at least the following: Word, Excel, SAP, Maximo
Travel Requirements: 10%
Excellent organizational and management of people, including demonstrated experience in building high functioning teams
Basic knowledge of MSHA regulations and safety requirements preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
At least 3-5 years’ experience in functional role
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
franklin, TX, 77856, US
Who can apply
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