Cement Plant Operations Leader

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 176,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings with company

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick leave and parental leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC in Nazareth, PA, seeks a seasoned operations leader to manage cement plant activities, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will build a high-performing team, drive efficiency, and lead CAPEX decisions to sustain long-term plant success.

The role requires extensive cement industry experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in unionized environments, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership in cement manufacturing, production, maintenance, or plant operations.
• Extensive cement industry experience and understanding of plant operations.
• Proven ability to lead, drive change, and build trust.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong safety and environmental compliance focus.
• Project management or major capital project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cement plant operations daily.
• Build a high-performing team with coaching and development.
• Drive operational improvements and sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S, quality, and labor standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, production planning, and plant performance.
• Develop long-term CAPEX strategies for stay-in-business.
• Foster partnerships with corporate functions, sales, logistics, unions, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Plant operations

Safety/compliance

Budgeting

Union experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC in Nazareth, PA, seeks a seasoned operations leader to manage cement plant activities, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will build a high-performing team, drive efficiency, and lead CAPEX decisions to sustain long-term plant success.

The role requires extensive cement industry experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in unionized environments, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.