005611-Production Coordinator

Heidelberg Materials North America; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company;

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA/HRA and FSA

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on Production Coordinator for the Specialty Cement operation in Hamburg, PA. This onsite role supports day-to-day production, operates batching and bagging systems, maintains equipment, and assists with facility upkeep.

You will help ensure safety, quality, and reliable performance, participate in continuous improvement, and back up production leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining industrial production equipment and automated systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and operate batching, blending, bagging, conveying, and robotic palletizing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment.
• Monitor production controls, PLCs, formulas, and equipment settings for quality.
• Support inventory management of parts and maintenance supplies.
• Load/unload materials, operate forklifts, and support daily production schedules.
• Assist with building and grounds maintenance and facility upkeep.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Equipment operation & troubleshoot

Batching & bagging systems

Safety & quality focus

PLC & robotics familiarity

Production scheduling support

Tools

PLC controls

Robotics

Conveying systems

Job description

Production Coordinator - Specialty Cement Operations (Hamburg, PA)

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, we are seeking a hands-on and mechanically inclined Production Coordinator to support our Specialty Cement operation in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day production activities, operating and maintaining batching and bagging systems, supporting equipment reliability, assisting with facility maintenance, and ensuring the safe and efficient production of specialty cement products. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining production quality, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as a backup resource for production leadership when needed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate and operate batching, blending, bagging, conveying, and robotic palletizing systems to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment, including conveyors, baggers, blenders, blowers, dust collection systems, forklifts, and facility infrastructure.
• Monitor and adjust production controls, PLC systems, formulas, and equipment settings to maintain product quality and operational performance.
• Support inventory management of parts, maintenance supplies, and production consumables while maintaining tools, equipment, and shop organization.
• Load and unload materials, operate forklifts, complete quality control checks, and support daily production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Assist with building and grounds maintenance, including lighting, doors, fencing, plumbing, garage doors, and general facility upkeep.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, increased reliability, and improved production efficiency.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial production equipment, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of batching, blending, conveying, bagging, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, or similar manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to perform mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and equipment adjustments while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift, work independently, and collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, quality, and management teams.
• Experience with industrial controls, production reporting systems, PLC interfaces, or automated packaging equipment is preferred.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and complying with all company policies and procedures.

Work Environment

• Full-time onsite position located at our Specialty Cement facility in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
• Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to cement materials, moving equipment, conveyors, forklifts, bagging systems, and production machinery.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Ability to repeatedly lift materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds or more and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to distinguish colors for quality control purposes and safely operate equipment.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary $51,580 - $60,610
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Req ID JR10018986

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.