Production Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Manager at the Whitehall Cement Plant will manage the production department to efficiently manufacture budgeted amounts of products while meeting safety, environmental, and quality objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• 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

• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required 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: 3 years conducting refractory selecting and installation in a leadership capacity, 1 year with kiln and mill operations, 3 years conducting cement process engineering activities.

Travel Requirements: Up to 15%

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim 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

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

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage

• 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

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YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

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While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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