Cement Plant Operations Leader - Safety, Growth, and Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

401(k) matching

Medical benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Life & disability insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a senior operations leader to oversee cement plant production, maintenance, quality, and safety. Based in Nazareth, PA, you will drive performance, develop a high-performing team, and manage budgets and CAPEX strategies in collaboration with corporate, union leadership, and local stakeholders.

You will champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement while delivering on operational and business objectives in a field-intensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or proven leadership in cement plant operations.
• Extensive cement industry experience in production, maintenance, or plant operations.
• Proven leadership in challenging ops environments with ability to drive change and build trust.
• Strong prioritization, decision-making, and execution in fast-paced industrial settings.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment and building labor-management relations.
• Visible field leadership and engagement with employees to drive accountability.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Project management or major capital project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable, and efficient daily cement plant operations.
• Build a high-performing team through clear expectations, accountability, coaching, and development.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives and sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality, and labor standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, production planning, and plant performance.
• Develop long-term stay-in-business and CAPEX strategies for sustainability.
• Foster partnerships with corporate support functions, sales, logistics, union leadership, and local stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-conscious

Operational excellence

Change management

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a senior operations leader to oversee cement plant production, maintenance, quality, and safety. Based in Nazareth, PA, you will drive performance, develop a high-performing team, and manage budgets and CAPEX strategies in collaboration with corporate, union leadership, and local stakeholders.

You will champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement while delivering on operational and business objectives in a field-intensive