Assistant Cement Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials North America; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 153,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks an Assistant Cement Plant Manager in Mitchell, IN to oversee daily cement plant operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and production targets.

The role partners with maintenance and operations teams to optimize equipment performance, manage throughput, and uphold quality standards while promoting a strong safety culture across the site. A cement manufacturing background is preferred and leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cement manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to lead teams and develop employee performance.
• Understanding of heavy industrial manufacturing operations.
• Ability to interpret production data and make informed decisions.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily cement plant operation to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Coordinate production activities across kilns and mills to achieve throughput and quality.
• Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and compliance.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Analyze production metrics and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Industrial manufacturing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Kilns

Mills

Crushers

Material handling equipment

Dust collection systems

Job description

Assistant Cement Plant Manager

Mitchell, IN

• Line of Business: Cement & White
• Department: Management
• Position Type: Full time

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 and 10 Paid Holidays

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

Req ID JR10019317

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.

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 operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.