Assistant Cement Plant Manager

Line of Business: OtherPay Range: $152,700.00 – $203,639.99

About Us:

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.

What you’ll get to do:

• Assist the Plant Manager in day-to-day operations of the cement plant.
• Monitor production processes to ensure optimal efficiency and product quality.
• Support maintenance planning and execution to minimize downtime.
• Lead and develop plant personnel, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous performance improvement.
• Support planning and execution of capital and strategic plant projects
• Act as Plant Manager during absences, making critical operational decisions.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cement, aggregates, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, maintenance, and safety regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and plant management systems.

Preferred

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend or evening work.

Work Environment:

• Role operates on-site with physical presence in a plant environment where the conditions include exposure to dust, moving mechanical equipment, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Highly competitive benefits programs
• Pension retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Our pre-employment process includes: reference checks, a medical screening, a criminal record check and a drivers abstract check.