Plant Manager - Aggregate

Amrize; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

Health Savings Accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Dress for your day

Education assistance

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Plant Manager - Aggregate in North America to lead production at the assigned plant, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery of materials. You will oversee staffing, inventory, and cross-department collaboration with Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance, and Quality Control to optimize operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering or Management, 5-7 years in aggregate mining or raw materials production, and proficiency with computer systems; SAP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Management.
• 5-7 years Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production experience.
• Computer proficiency required; SAP experience would be a plus.
• Required Technical Skills: Computer proficiency; SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control mining and production to meet dispatch requests.
• Ensure staffing and inventory monitoring at the plant and coordinate with Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance, Quality Control, and regional admin/finance.
• Analyze production efficiency and develop strategies to raise productivity while maintaining safety and controlling costs.
• Supervise and develop subordinate staff; delegate responsibilities and hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
• Participate in safety and MSHA inspections and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate with site crew (operators, laborers) to meet customer needs.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Leadership

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Estimated Wage Range- $115,000 - $130,000/Annually

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 Plant Manager - Aggregateand 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 basic function of the Plant Manager (Underground) 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 theassigned Plant in a manner to meet Aggregate Dispatcher requests on a timely and cost efficient basis. ThePlant 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 in
addition will coordinate activities with the following departments: Aggregate Operations Department -
Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance Department, and Quality Control Department of the Region in addition RegionalAdministration/Financial function.The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency / productivity to ensure the Company isfully utilizing on site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager willdevelop mining and production strategies and tactics to ensure an approach to raise productivity levels,maintaining safety as a top propriety, while controlling the costs of the assigned location.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing the
  attainment of improved efficiency and productivity.


• Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term
  interests of the Company.


• Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that resultin increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant, while containing thebudgeted expenses of the assigned plants.


• Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and managethe assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.


• Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates; and mustbe able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.


• Participate in Company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.


• Communicate with site crew which includes plant operator, loader operators and laborers. Depending onlabor situation and plant size may need to load and/or be part of operating crew.


• Supervise team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and execute preventativemaintenance routines


• Maintain sufficient inventory levels at site to service customers’ need


• 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 thesebehaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree 5-7 years Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production
experience
Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Management
Required Technical Skills: Computer proficiency required. SAP experience would be a plus

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. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator sealmeets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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.

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.