Plant Superintendent

Amrize; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) savings

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Plant Superintendent based in Elburn, IL, to oversee the plant operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role involves directing daily activities, maximizing employee engagement, and ensuring productivity meets safety and budget expectations.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of operational experience, with proficiency in production or industrial management, and a strong background in Sand and Aggregate Mining.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) options, medical and dental insurance, and educational assistance programs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of operational/production experience required.
• Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining.
• Ability to recognize and solve production problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Direct daily activities and maximize employee participation.
• Conduct performance feedback and assist in conflict resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Planning and scheduling

Problem-solving

People management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Knowledge of electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Water systems

Pumps and motors

Conveyors and air systems

Job description

We’re seeking a Plant Superintendent who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Plant Superintendent
Req ID: 16463
HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers
Location: Elburn, IL

About The Role

The Plant Superintendent oversees and coordinates the operation of one or more plants, ensuring a cohesive operational unit; responsible for health, safety, and environmental compliance of the site. Directs the day‑to‑day activities of a plant location to ensure objectives are met: manages, through subordinate personnel, the various operations associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping of aggregate for a plant location. Plans, staffs and supervises the work unit to ensure uninterrupted supply of aggregate product.

The Superintendent communicates goals to employees and ensures they are achieved. In addition, the Superintendent maximizes employee participation to achieve the desired team approach and develops personnel to enhance skills, improve responsiveness and promote business growth.

What You'll Accomplish

• Self‑actuating, goal‑oriented, able to initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, maintain safe operations, while containing the budgeted expenses.
• Ensures that employees are at work on time, actively engaged in assigned department activities and conforming to established internal and external safety/environmental/compliance regulations to include MSHA.
• Provides immediate performance feedback as required to resolve employee conflicts, and assists in short‑term resolution of emergency situations such as safety, attendance and conduct.
• Administers direct supervisory responsibilities for production, maintenance, and shipping personnel, including training, performance evaluation, corrective action, and work schedules.
• Responsible for participating in and/or facilitating meetings. Ensures that time and attendance for assigned employees is accurate in data collection system.
• Works with Leadsmen and others to ensure that goals are achieved. Studies production schedules and estimates worker‑hour requirements for completion of assignments. Coordinates and executes established activities to ensure that goals are met.
• Works with various support functions to resolve production problems and assists in troubleshooting.
• Provides feedback on equipment operation and production effectiveness.
• Recommends and/or implements various production processes and programs.
• Responsible for completing production reports pertaining to production Key Performance Indicators, employee performance/conduct and process flow. Responsible for monitoring efficiency and throughput, material use, quality, and inventory. May participate in budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent or years of equivalent experience.
• Additional Education Preferred: Associate’s degree.
• Field of Study Preferred: Production / Industrial Management and / or Business Management.
• Required Work Experience: 5 years of operational/production experience.

Additional Requirements

• Good communication skill coupled with good negotiation, planning, scheduling and people management ability. Ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems. Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production and the ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program. Understanding computer will be helpful. Needs a good working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, water systems, pumps, motors, conveyors, and air systems. Must be a decision‑maker that constantly incorporates common business sense into the decision‑making process.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: 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.