Assistant Cement Plant Manager

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 153,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA

HRA

FSA

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation 15 days

Paid sick leave 40 hours

Paid holidays 10

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC is seeking a capable professional to lead daily cement plant operations. You will coordinate kiln, raw mill, finish mill activities and ensure safe, efficient clinker and cement production.

The role requires strong leadership, understanding of cement plant systems, and the ability to interpret production data for continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cement manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to lead teams and drive accountability.
• Strong understanding of heavy industrial manufacturing operations and plant systems.
• Ability to interpret operational and production data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily cement plant operations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Coordinate activities across kiln, raw mill, finish mill and related processes.
• Promote safety culture through coaching, inspections and compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Analyze production metrics and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Cement plant operations

Team leadership

Safety culture

Data interpretation

Tools

Kilns

Mills

Dust collection systems

Material handling equipment

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

About Us 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.

What You'll Be Doing

Assist in leading daily cement plant operation to ensure safe, efficient, and realize clinker and cement production. Coordinate production activities across the kiln, raw mill, finish mill, and related process areas to achieve throughput, quality, and cost objectives. Promote a strong safety culture through coaching, inspections, and compliance initiatives. Partner with maintenance and operations teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime. Analyze production metrics and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance plant performance.

What Are We Looking For

Experience in a cement manufacturing environment is strongly preferred, with a solid understanding of cement production processes and plant operations, Demonstrated capability to lead teams, drive accountability, and develop employee performance. Strong understanding of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, including process-driven production environments. Working knowledge of key cement plant systems such as kilns, mills, crushers, material handling equipment, and dust collection systems. Ability to interpret operational and production data and make informed decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and environmental functions.

Work Environment

This position is based within a large cement manufacturing facility and involves working in both office and plant environments. The role requires regular interaction with production equipment, maintenance activities, and operating personnel. Candidates should be comfortable working in an industrial setting and following all safety policies and procedures.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary $153,010-$204,003. and participation in our annual incentive plan. 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
• 10 Paid Holidays

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

Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.