Plant Manager

Amrize; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) savings options

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Amrize in Elburn, Illinois, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the mining and production process. This role demands effective leadership to ensure operations meet efficiency and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with 5–7 years in aggregate mining and related production roles.

Responsibilities include managing plant staffing, monitoring inventory, and developing production strategies to enhance efficiency. Amrize promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of aggregate mining and related raw materials plant production experience.
• Ability to analyze and monitor production efficiency.
• Experience in developing mining and production strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations to meet Aggregate Dispatcher requests efficiently.
• Ensure proper staffing and monitoring of inventory.
• Analyze production efficiency to optimize resource usage.
• Develop strategies to enhance productivity while maintaining safety.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Leadership

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Plant Manager | Req ID: 17177 | HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers | Location: Elburn Agg IL

About The Role

The basic function of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of raw materials and the production of shippable product at the assigned plant in a manner that meets Aggregate Dispatcher requests on a timely and cost‑efficient basis. The Plant Manager will be tasked with ensuring that an appropriate quality product is made at the plant.

The Plant Manager will ensure proper staffing and monitoring of the inventory status at the plant and will coordinate activities with the following departments: Aggregate Operations Department – Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance Department, and Quality Control Department of the region, in addition to the Regional Administration/Financial function.

The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency and productivity to ensure the company is fully utilizing on‑site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies and tactics to raise productivity levels while maintaining safety as a top priority and controlling the costs of the assigned location.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing improved efficiency and productivity.
• Address the needs of the customer while promoting and protecting the long‑term interests of the company.
• Initiate and implement production and scheduling programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned plant while containing the budgeted expenses.
• Manage the performance of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned plant with fiscal integrity.
• Delegate responsibilities; evaluate the performance of subordinates objectively and hold others accountable constructively.
• Participate in company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.
• Communicate with site crew which includes plant operator, loader operators and laborers; depending on labor situation and plant size may load and/or participate in operating crew.
• Supervise the team to maintain production and efficiency; schedule production and execute preventative maintenance routines.
• Maintain sufficient inventory levels at site to service customers’ needs.
• Coordinate safety issues and investigate incidents with the safety department; ensure environmental compliance, rehabilitation and meeting permit obligations.
• 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 5–7 years of equivalent experience.

Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Management.

Required Work Experience: 5–7 years aggregate mining and related raw materials plant production experience.

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 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

• Competitive salary
• 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 and Flexible Spending Accounts 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 that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.