Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
About The Role
Do you want to work in a role helping drive sustainability, decarbonization, and profitability? You will be responsible for the Geocycle day-to-day operations at the Bath Cement Plant. You will provide leadership in developing and optimizing Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR) use in the manufacturing process, helping drive sustainability initiatives and increasing profitability.
Objectives
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the AFR program at the Bath cement plant.
- All site responsibilities, with a large focus on coordination with external customers and carriers to ensure a consistent, seamless flow of Alternative Fuels & Alternative Raw materials.
- Account management of the existing customer base, fostering and developing relationships and partnerships with both external and internal customers.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
- Serve as a role model in safety, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Safety: Ensure that AF and ARM usage operates safely and compliantly, adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Site Management: Responsible for site management of the fuel unloading and transfer station; including material receiving and delivery documentation, inventory tracking, delivery orders, environmental and safety compliance, and routine repairs.
- Quality & AFR Management: Coordinates the QA/QC program with the cement plant and Corporate QA/QC Manager and all other operational requirements.
- Logistics Management: Provide onsite leadership to all vendors and haulers that bring Alternate Fuels & Alternative Raw Materials to the plant.
- Leadership: Provide professional development/coaching to Geocycle & plant resources frequently.
- Reporting & Performance: Ensure the implementation and tracking of performance indicators and achieved results.
- Business Development & Account Management: Continue to develop and maintain current relationships with customers, suppliers, and carriers.
- Communication: Foster effective communication across the site with stakeholders and external partners.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement changes and monitor results.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess and mitigate risks to the AF and ARM usage.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualification Profile
- Education: Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Environmental Studies/Production/Operations or equivalent professional experience.
- Field of Study Preferred: Business, Environmental Studies, Logistics, Operations.
- Required Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive experience within a logistics, waste management, environmental, or industrial environment.
- Required Computer and Software Skills: SAP and Salesforce skills are considered an asset.
- Travel Requirements: <10%
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE").
We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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