Senior Cement Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials

$193K — $258K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in cement manufacturing operations is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of cement production processes and kiln operations.
  • Proven track record in achieving results in safety, production, and cost control in heavy industrial settings.
  • Experience in team development and organizational capability.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all facets of cement manufacturing operations, driving strategic leadership across various processes.
  • Achieve operational excellence, focusing on world-class cement production performance.
  • Maintain safe and efficient operation of the cement plant processes, instilling a culture of improvement.
  • Develop and mentor employees, fostering a high-performance culture and accountability.
  • Champion safety and compliance with environmental regulations and foster a proactive safety culture.
  • Oversee plant financial performance, including budgeting and operational strategy, for improved efficiencies.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage including prescription drugs.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Disability coverage, including Short- and Long-Term Disability as well as Life Insurance.
  • Generous time-off policies with paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Paid bonding leave for new parents.
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Cement & White

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead all aspects of a large-scale cement manufacturing operation, providing strategic and operational leadership across kiln operations, raw materials, clinker production, finish grinding, maintenance, quality, environmental compliance, and financial performance.
  • Drive operational excellence by achieving world-class performance in cement production, kiln reliability, equipment availability, product quality, cost control, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all cement plant processes, including quarry, raw mill, kiln, cooler, finish mill, and packing operations, while maintaining a strong culture of continuous improvement.
  • Develop, coach and mentor salaried and hourly employees, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, talent development, operational discipline, and succession planning.
  • Champion safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring compliance with all MSHA. OSHA, EPA and environmental permit requirements, while fostering a proactive safety culture.
  • Lead plant financial performance, including budgeting, capital planning, major maintenance outages, reliability initiatives, cost optimization, and long-term operational strategy. Partner with corporate leadership to identify and execute opportunities for operational improvements, capacity increases, process optimization, and asset reliability enhancements.


What Are We Looking For
  • Extensive leadership experience in cement manufacturing operations is strongly preferred, with proven success leading a cement plant or major production area.
  • Deep knowledge of cement production processes, kiln operations, clinker manufacturing, maintenance reliability, and process optimization.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in safety, production, quality, cost control, and environmental compliance within a heavy industrial environment.
  • Proven success developing teams, building organizational capability, and leading through change. Strong business acumen, including budgeting, capital project management, and operational decision making.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred; 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in cement manufacturing strongly desired.


What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary $193,710-$258,270 and participation in our annual incentive plan
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
    • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
    • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

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