Assistant Plant Manager

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Job description

AutoReqId: 20731BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $93,000.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $(phone number removed)

Department: Operations

Line of Business: Cement Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL.

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

Ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees, contractors, visitors, and guests.

Partner with the Director of Cement Operations to optimize plant performance and reliability by participating in the development of the plant's objectives while maintaining oversight of daily plant, production operations and Quality assurance

Provide input into plant capital and operating plans and effectively manage budget costs

Assume full responsibility for the plant in the Director of Cement Operations' absence

Synchronize production activities with maintenance, process, and quality control activities to make certain that the plant is performing to highest standards. Support emergency call outs as required to maintain 24 hr operation

Manages the Shift Teams to ensure production requirements are met

Ensures the maintenance and operation of equipment is at optimal levels. Collaborates with maintenance manager to minimize equipment downtime. Coordinates, plans, organizes, and oversees the annual plant shut down. Ensures CCC Maintenance initiatives are implemented

Collaborate with plant staff to address operating methods, procedures, and opportunities associated with continuous improvement of production quality and efficiencies

Identify and address corresponding training needs of plant staff and ensures that appropriate training is implemented

Fully support the company's purchasing initiative and ensure that purchasing policies and contract management policies and procedures are adhered to in the plant. Work in partnership with Region Purchasing personnel regarding the purchase of major equipment and raw materials

Oversee the plant Quality Control Department to meet product specifications and production goals

Participate in community activities to continually promote plant/community relations

Ensure compliance with plant policies & procedures, safety, environmental, state and federal process regulations. Actively support and play a leadership role in the plant's safety program

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred

Preferably a minimum of 5 years of cement plant management experience, with a strong background in operations management and specific experience with Ball Mill, High Pressure Roll Press, and 3 rd Generation/O-Sepa machines

Working knowledge and technical competency in the cement finish grinding process, with emphasis in the Finish Mill systems; Knowledge and experience of process control interlocking

Managerial and leadership competencies acquired in progressively more responsible positions with the ability to perform in roles of both plant manager and direct reports on a relief basis

Financial acumen, particularly plant related elements such as income statements, cost reports, capital and operating budgets, and forecasts

Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills; Ability to make timely, critical decision, without compromising employee safety

Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written

Strong leadership skills with proven examples of improving employee engagement, morale and performance

Proficient with window-based PC software programs MS Office, SAP, and manufacturing related systems and applications

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines

Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience at multiple cement plants

Strong technical expertise, trainings, and certifications

Work Environment

Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions

What we have to offer

Large support network to generate success

Opportunities to grow within a large global organization

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan

Highly competitive benefits programs

401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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