Job Information
Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Sr. Cement Plant Manager in Union Bridge, Maryland
AutoReqId: 20060BR
Pay Class: Salaried Exempt
Department: Operations
Line of Business: Cement Operations
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Posting:
The Role and the Company
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.
This position is responsible for managing one of our largest modern cement plants in North America. The Cement Plant Manager role is based in Union Bridge, MD and reports directly to the Vice President, Cement Operations.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
Provide leadership to the operations and maintenance staff to ensure timely production and distribution of products within quality standards, high uniformity, and optimum production costs
Proactively manage safety and health of employees to continuously improve the company’s safety and health performance
Responsible for the development and execution of annual operating plans
Oversees the development and supervises the execution of Capital Expenditure plans
Reviews cost reports to locate excessive expenses and takes necessary corrective action
Prepare short- and long-range development plans
Establish goals that reflect continuous improvement in plant operations
Assure environmental compliance and clean plant operations
Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth; provide motivation and career enhancement for all employees
Review requests and make decisions regarding the purchase of new equipment and supplies
Participate directly in labor relations, including grievance handling; member of the contract negotiating team
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :
Bachelors’ degree in Engineering preferred
Prior experience with increasingly responsible positions within the cement industry; minimum of 10 years’ experience required; multiple cement plant experience strongly preferred.
Complete understanding of the cement manufacturing process and experience with cement production technology
Strong knowledge of modern maintenance technology and methods
Demonstrated ability to engage and lead others toward a common goal
Demonstrated ability to optimize production costs
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of union contracts and/or prior experience working in a union environment strongly preferred.
Good understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
Work Environment:
- Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, uneven surfaces, working at heights, climbing and dusty conditions.
Benefits & Compensation:
We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.
External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled