Plant Manager - Aggregate
Amrize
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North Aurora, IL, US, 60542 · Posted October 16, 2026
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About the job
Join Amrize as a Plant Manager - Aggregate and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The basic function of the Plant Manager (Underground) is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of raw materials and the production of shippable product at theassigned Plant in a manner to meet Aggregate Dispatcher requests on a timely and cost efficient basis. The Plant Manager will be tasked with ensuring that an appropriate quality product is made at the Plant.
The Plant Manager will ensure proper staffing and monitoring of the inventory status at the Plant and in addition will coordinate activities with the following departments: Aggregate Operations Department - Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance Department, and Quality Control Department of the Region in addition Regional Administration/Financial function. The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency / productivity to ensure the Company isfully utilizing on site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies and tactics to ensure an approach to raise productivity levels, maintaining safety as a top propriety, while controlling the costs of the assigned location.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing the attainment of improved efficiency and productivity.
Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant, while containing thebudgeted expenses of the assigned plants.
Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.
Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates; and must be able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
Participate in Company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.
Communicate with site crew which includes plant operator, loader operators and laborers. Depending on labor situation and plant size may need to load and/or be part of operating crew.
Supervise team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and execute preventative maintenance routines
Maintain sufficient inventory levels at site to service customers’ need
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.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree 5-7 years Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production experience Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Management Required Technical Skills: Computer proficiency required. SAP experience would be a plus
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, 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
Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
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
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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.