Assistant Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials NA; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction materials industry is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations and ensure safety and efficiency. This role involves optimizing production processes and managing a collaborative team while maintaining compliance with quality standards. Opportunities for professional growth and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

401(k) retirement savings plan with contributions

Paid Bonding Leave

15 days of Paid Vacation

40 hours of Paid Sick Leave

10 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to optimize production processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Implement and monitor production schedules and quality standards.
• Lead and develop plant staff through training and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Job description

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

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Implement and monitor production schedules and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Lead and develop plant staff through training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to optimize production processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Collaborative team-oriented atmosphere.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• Company Vehicle
• 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 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

Welcome

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!

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About us

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.