Plant Manager - Aggregate

Amrize; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) and Roth options

Medical, dental, disability and life

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Plant Manager (Underground) to lead the mining and production of raw materials at the assigned plant. You will coordinate with Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance, and Quality Control to meet customer requests on time and cost-efficiently, while ensuring quality products and strong safety practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or related field) and 5–7 years in aggregate mining and plant production, with SAP experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining or related field.
• Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Management.
• Required Technical Skills: Computer proficiency; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate with Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance, and Quality Control to meet production needs.
• Ensure safe operations and manage plant personnel with fiscal integrity.
• Monitor inventory levels and scheduling to support customer needs.
• Promote safety and adherence to environmental policies at the site.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Project management

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 the assigned Plant in a manner to meet 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 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 Regional Administration/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 will develop 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 result in 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 manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.

- Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates; and must be 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 on labor 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 preventative maintenance 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 these behaviors.

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 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 (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.