Cement Plant Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

Heidelberg Materials; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Manager for its Mitchell, IN cement plant. The role leads daily operations to ensure safe, efficient clinker and cement production and coordinates activities across kilns and mills. Strong leadership and a solid understanding of plant operations are essential.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across maintenance, quality, and environment teams in a large industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cement manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive accountability.
• Strong understanding of heavy industrial plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cement plant operations to ensure safe, efficient clinker and cement 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 drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Plant leadership

Safety culture

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Kilns

Mills

Dust collection

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Manager for its Mitchell, IN cement plant. The role leads daily operations to ensure safe, efficient clinker and cement production and coordinates activities across kilns and mills. Strong leadership and a solid understanding of plant operations are essential.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across maintenance, quality, and environment teams in a large industrial setting.