Lead Production Engineer, Slag Plant Operations

Amrize; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Production Coordinator to lead the daily operations of the South Chicago Slag Grinding Plant, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient performance across receiving, drying, grinding and shipping.

You will work with the Operations Manager and maintenance team to maximize plant availability, meet safety and quality goals, and drive continuous improvement while coaching operators and enforcing SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industrial operating experience is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in heavy industrial, cement, slag, aggregate, mining, or similar continuous‑process manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or frontline leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial production equipment (mills, dryers, conveyors, bucket elevators, dust‑collection systems, fans, pumps).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot operating problems and work with maintenance personnel.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of slag receiving, material handling, dryer, grinding mill, conveying systems, storage and load‑out.
• Translate production requirements into daily priorities and targets.
• Inspect operations and resolve constraints with employees.
• Monitor performance and take corrective actions for deviations in production, quality or shipping.
• Lead troubleshooting and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety awareness

Plant operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent industrial operating experience

Tools

Mills

Dryers

Conveyors

Bucket elevators

Dust-collection systems

Fans

Pumps

Job description

Amrize is seeking a Production Coordinator to lead the daily operations of the South Chicago Slag Grinding Plant, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient performance across receiving, drying, grinding and shipping.

You will work with the Operations Manager and maintenance team to maximize plant availability, meet safety and quality goals, and drive continuous improvement while coaching operators and enforcing SOPs.