Cement Plant Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

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

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.