Operations Manager (Chicagoland)

Holcim Ltd.; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Amrize is seeking an Operations Manager for the Chicagoland region. This role reports to the General Manager and oversees multi-site operations, focusing on productivity, customer service, and employee engagement. You will drive strategy execution, manage budgets, and lead a team to meet regional goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or 7 years of equivalent experience, with Master’s preferred. Frequent travel within the region is required; MS Office and SAP proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 7 years equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Field of Study: Operations Management, Business, Civil or mechanical engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the GM on development of objectives and long-range goals for the region.
• Cascades objectives to measurable goals for area of responsibility and ensures execution of strategies.
• Provides direction to managers to achieve business objectives.
• Participates in operating budgets and reviews cost drivers affecting financials.
• Promotes a culture of safety and environmental stewardship and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Develops staffing plans, recruits, supervises, and appraises staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree or 7 years equivalent experience

Master's degree

Job description

Company Overview

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Job Title & Location

Operations Manager (Chicagoland) – Location: Elburn Agg IL

About the Role

This position drives strategy execution by overseeing and managing all operations within a defined market and product line. The specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to, employee productivity, operational efficiency, customer service levels, and employee retention and satisfaction by maintaining a positive working environment.

What You'll Accomplish

• Works directly with the General Manager and support functions on the development of overall objectives and long-range goals for the region.
• Translates and cascades objectives to measurable goals applicable for area of responsibility and is ultimately accountable for the successful execution of all approved strategies.
• Ensures the operations achieve business objectives by providing direction and oversight to managers.
• Supports the region in achieving overall P&L targets by identifying opportunities for improvement as well as collaborating across the region to leverage resources, etc.
• Participates in the preparation of operating budgets.
• Conducts operations reviews to assess all cost drivers that impact financials. Monitors and controls operational volumes, capacity, material use, inventory data, etc. Reviews financial statements, operations and cost reports, and other key performance indicators to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Creates and enforces a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Culpable for maintaining safe working environments and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal safety regulations; coordinate closely with local Safety Manager. Assure adherence to applicable legislation and regulations, including permit and environmental conditions; coordinate with local.
• Develops staffing plans and establishes work plans and schedules on projects. Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, supervision, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and termination of employment. Prioritizes staff workloads in order to meet product needs/objectives in all areas.
• Develops and trains staff to assure high skill levels. Partners with Human Resources on employee development and succession planning initiatives.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Improves productivity by analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and developing strategies and recommendations for improvement.
• Drives productivity, motivation and morale within the department. Motivates employees to highest potential and builds effective teams. Promotes positive and cooperative attitudes to ensure company and customer satisfaction. Prioritizes work and manages time effectively to ensure customers’ needs, staff training and administration duties are fulfilled.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree or 7 years of equivalent experience

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Operations Management, Business, Civil or mechanical engineering or other related discipline or equivalent experience.

Required Technical Skills: Microsoft Office and SAP

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to company and customer sites in the region. Less than 10% travel out of the region.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment, including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.