Cement Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Growth & Impact

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Nazareth, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSAs

AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid bonding leave and vacation

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is hiring a Senior Cement Plant Leader in Nazareth, PA to oversee production, maintenance and quality while ensuring safety, environmental compliance and policy adherence. The role reports to the Regional VP of Operations and guides a field-based, performance-focused team.

You will drive cost efficiency, plan production, manage budgets, and shape long-term improvement and stay-in-business strategies, collaborating with union leadership and local stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or proven leadership in cement plant operations.
• Extensive cement industry experience with processes, maintenance, reliability and operations.
• Experience leading in challenging environments, driving change and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize, decide, and execute in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Experience in unionized manufacturing and labor-management relations.
• Willingness to spend substantial time in field with PPE in outdoor heavy industrial environments.

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 by prioritizing opportunities and solving complex challenges.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality and labor standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, production planning, and plant performance.
• Develop long-term CAPEX strategies to support sustainability and competitiveness.
• Foster partnerships with corporate support, sales, logistics, and local stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Cement industry experience

Safety leadership

Union relations

Project management

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is hiring a Senior Cement Plant Leader in Nazareth, PA to oversee production, maintenance and quality while ensuring safety, environmental compliance and policy adherence. The role reports to the Regional VP of Operations and guides a field-based, performance-focused team.

You will drive cost efficiency, plan production, manage budgets, and shape long-term improvement and stay-in-business strategies, collaborating with union leadership and local stakeholders.