Job Information
Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Assistant Cement Plant Manager in Mitchell, Indiana
AutoReqId: 19848BR
Pay Class: Salaried Exempt
Minimum Pay Rate: $129,470.00
Maximum Pay Rate: $178,025.00
Department: Operations
Line of Business: Cement Operations
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Posting:
Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join our team in Mitchell, IN, and report directly to the Plant Manager.
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
What you’ll get to do
Actively participate in the development of the plant’s objectives and oversight of all aspects of daily plant production and maintenance activities, partnering with the Maintenance and Production Managers to optimize plant performance
Provide input into plant capital and operating plans and effectively manage budget costs. Assume full responsibility for the plant in the Plant Manager’s absence. Synchronize production activities with quarry, maintenance, process, and quality control activities to make certain that the plant is performing to highest standards
In coordination with Plant Management, plan, organize and oversee the annual plant maintenance shut down, ensuring that company maintenance initiatives are implemented
Collaborate with the plant staff to address operating methods, procedures, and opportunities associated with continuous improvement of production quality and efficiency.
Identify and address corresponding training needs of plant staff
Partner with plant Purchasing personnel regarding the purchase of major equipment such as kiln, clinker coolers, preheater refractory, etc.
Works with the plant Quality Control Department to meet product specifications and production goals
Ensure a healthy and safe work environment that is also compliant with company and regulatory requirements
In collaboration with Sales and Marketing stay abreast of customer requirements and concerns.
Determine and oversee the timely resolution of production or quality issues.
Participate in community activities to continually promote plant/community relations
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
At least 7 years of cement plant management experience, particularly leading one or more departments
Financial acumen, particularly plant related elements such as income statements, cost reports, capital and operating budgets, and forecasts
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Well-developed communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership skills with proven examples of improving employee engagement and performance
Computer literate, capable of effectively utilizing MS Office, SAP, and manufacturing related systems and applications
Preferred Experience and Skills
Experience at multiple cement plants
Strong technical expertise, trainings, and certifications
Work Environment
- Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions
What we have to offer
Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
Highly competitive benefits programs
401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled