Production Coordinator, Slag Plant

Amrize; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax & Roth

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. seeks a Production Coordinator for the South Chicago Slag Grinding Plant to coordinate safe, reliable day‑to‑day operations across slag receiving, drying, grinding, storage and shipping.

You’ll lead frontline teams, establish operating standards, and work with maintenance to maximize uptime while meeting safety and environmental requirements. You’ll translate production plans into daily priorities, develop operator capability through coaching, and participate in outage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industrial operating experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in heavy industrial, cement, slag, aggregate, mining, power generation or similar continuous-process manufacturing.
• Supervisory or frontline leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of slag receiving, material handling, dryer, grinding mill, conveying systems and load-out systems.
• Translate production requirements into clear daily operating priorities and targets.
• Maintain a strong plant presence, inspect areas and work with employees to resolve constraints.
• Monitor performance and take corrective action for deviations in production, quality or shipping.
• Lead troubleshooting with maintenance to minimize downtime and restore equipment safely and quickly.
• Partner with maintenance to identify recurring failures and plan preventive actions.
• Participate in outage planning and contractor coordination.
• Coordinate shipping activities to align inventories with production schedules.
• Review data daily and identify opportunities to improve throughput, utilization and cost per ton.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plant operations

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Field work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Engineering / Operations

Tools

Industrial equipment familiarity

Maintenance coordination

Job description

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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 Production Coordinator, Slag Plantand 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 Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the safe, reliable and efficient day-to-day operation of the South Chicago Slag Grinding Plant. The position provides hands-on operational leadership across raw slag receiving and handling, drying, grinding, finished-product storage, and truck and barge shipping.

The Production Coordinator works closely with the Operations Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, and hourly operations employees to maximize plant availability, production and shipment performance while meeting safety, environmental, quality and cost objectives.

A key focus of the role is establishing strong operating discipline, developing employees, improving equipment reliability, reducing production interruptions and continuously identifying better and more cost-effective ways to operate the facility.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Coordinate daily operation of the slag receiving, material handling, dryer, grinding mill, conveying systems, finished-product storage and truck/barge load-out systems.
• Translate monthly and weekly production requirements into clear daily operating priorities and production targets.
• Maintain a strong presence in the plant, routinely inspecting operating areas and working directly with employees to identify and resolve production constraints.
• Monitor plant performance throughout the day and take corrective action when production, quality, reliability or shipping performance deviates from plan.
• Lead troubleshooting of operating problems and work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime and restore equipment to service safely and quickly.
• Partner with the Maintenance Coordinator to identify recurring equipment failures, establish repair priorities, improve preventive maintenance and prepare for planned outages.
• Participate in outage planning, including scope development, sequencing, contractor coordination, startup preparation and post-outage follow-up.
• Coordinate truck and barge shipping activities to ensure finished-product inventories, production schedules and customer requirements remain aligned.
• Review production, downtime and operating data daily and identify opportunities to improve throughput, equipment utilization, reliability and cost per ton.Establish and maintain clear operating standards, including SOPs, operating parameters, inspection routes, checklists and first-level equipment inspections.
• Reinforce strong shift-to-shift communication through production meetings, operating logs, shift handovers and follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Develop operator capability through training, coaching, qualification and cross-training, ensuring employees understand both how equipment is operated and why operating standards matter.
• Support the Operations Manager in workforce planning, schedules, vacation coverage, overtime management and contractor coordination.
• Participate in root-cause analysis following significant equipment failures, production losses or quality events and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Ensure production activities comply with all Amrize health, safety and environmental requirements, including contractor activities.
• Participate in incident investigations, hazard identification and corrective-action follow-up.
• 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

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industrial operating experience.
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing or related discipline.
Required Work Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in heavy industrial, cement, slag, aggregate, mining, power generation or similar continuous-process manufacturing.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous supervisory, or frontline leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial production equipment such as mills, dryers, conveyors, bucket elevators, dust-collection systems, fans, pumps and material-handling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot operating problems and work effectively with maintenance personnel.
• Strong leadership and coaching capability, including the ability to establish expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Comfortable working in a plant environment and spending significant time in the field rather than primarily in an office.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, quality and continuous improvement.
• 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.