Operations Manager, Slag

Amrize; East Chicago (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

HSAs & FSAs

Vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize North America is seeking an experienced Operations Manager, Slag, to drive productivity and efficiency across regional plants. You will oversee and align plant operations with business goals, lead managers, and ensure safety and environmental compliance while delivering cost-effective performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of operations/production management in construction materials, strong Excel/Office skills, and willingness to travel locally.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Plant Manager and support functions on the development of objectives and long-range goals for the region.
• Translates objectives to measurable goals and ensures execution of approved strategies.
• Provides direction to managers to achieve business objectives and oversees regional operations.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and collaborates across the region to optimize resources.
• Prepares operating budgets and conducts cost-driver analyses for productivity improvements.
• Promotes safety, compliance and environmental requirements in line with company standards.

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.

Join Amrize as a Operations Manager, Slagand help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position is primarily responsible for driving employee productivity, operational efficiency, customer service levels, employee retention and satisfaction by overseeing and managing operations within the product line.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Works directly with the Plant 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 tomeasure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.


• Communicate and promote safety, compliance, and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards.


• Hold a key management role in large capex projects from conception to project commissioning.


• Develop capital plans for plants to continuously improve productivity and maintain costs.


• Take a key role in identifying reserves and negotiating mineral rights.


• Demonstrate 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 behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 7 years of relevant experience
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Operations Management, Business, Civil Engineering or other related discipline or equivalent experience
Required Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of operations/production-related management experience in the construction materials or a related industry; or 10 years of relevant experience with High School Diploma.
Required Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google mail and Microsoft Suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Travel Requirements: Local travel to plants regularly, and other travel occasionally.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

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.