Production Manager

We’re seeking a Production Manager who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Production Manager | Req ID: 18271 | HR Contact: Kyle Jon KEMPEN | Location: Whitehall Cement Plant PA

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Manager leads production department to efficiently manufacture budgeted amount of products while meeting safety, environmental, and quality objectives. Ensures practices are in alignment with company vision in the above areas.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

Manage the plant’s production functions, including shift teams, raw materials team and service team

Ensure that the plant produces the required quantity of quality products

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

Oversee plant management in terms of anticipating future needs of the plant, including input into three-year improvement plans

Manage plant production following Cement Industrial Framework and procedures

Budget for all plant volumes, including raw materials, fuels, intermediate products and cement shipments

Supervise clinker production process

Manage refractory repairs for kilns and clinker coolers including budgeting, products specifications, and installation

Direct the setting of annual department and personal objectives

Complete performance appraisals

Liaise with other departments

Oversee the reporting of department’s effectiveness

Safeguard assets, while establishing environmental compliance

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 7 years of equivalent experience.

Field of Study Preferred: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering field plus 7 years of progressively responsible, post baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related engineering position within a cement plant.

Required Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of cement plant experience including exposure to all functional areas within a cement plant.

Required Technical Skills: Computer skills with at least the following: Word, Excel, SAP

Travel Requirements: Up to 15%

Additional Requirements:

Strong demonstrated commitment to safety and safety program experience.

Demonstrated leadership capability and expert interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Solid decision making ability and analytical approach to problem solving.

Good basic finance skills and business acumen

Calm and stable when under stress and when dealing with situations.

Solid understanding of industrial equipment and processes.

Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary

Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

Paid time off & paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.