Production Manager

Keystone Cement Company; Bath (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Keystone Cement Company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations, production, process, yard, shipping and workforce across cement manufacturing stages. You will coordinate with quarry, quality, sales and other departments to meet production and profit goals.

The role requires leading safety initiatives, managing budgets, and ensuring accurate reporting, with a focus on MSHA compliance and team development within a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required in chemical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years cement plant operations experience.
• Minimum two years of management experience.
• Strong leadership and delegation abilities.
• Familiar with MSHA regulations and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance across production areas.
• Plan and direct schedules to maximize utilization and cost control.
• Ensure accurate daily and monthly production reporting.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quarry, quality, sales and other departments.
• Develop budgets for operations and maintenance.
• Manage contractors and capital projects.
• Monitor BOMs, scrap logs, and WIP with ERP compliance.
• Support power programs and demand response as applicable.
• Conduct employee evaluations and drive merit-based actions.
• Maintain purchasing, production, maintenance and timecard procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

MSHA regulations

Budgeting

Education

Four-year degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Keystone Cement Company, founded in 1926, is a Titan America business which manufactures qualityPortlandand masonry cement used in the construction of highways, bridges, and buildings. Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services, and to be the supplier of choice in the construction industry.

Keystone is proud of its commitment to the environment and its relationship with thelocal community. Our employees are active citizens in theLehighValley. As a company we are committed to building a better life for them and for our neighbors in the community.

Position:

About the Role:

Keystone Cement Company is seeking a Production Manager to manage the operations, production, process, yard, shipping and workforce for these areas at all phases of the cement manufacturing process. Also, to coordinate with quarry, quality, sales, and other departments to meet production and profit goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer safety in all areas of responsibility. Exhibit knowledge of and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Independently identify and initiate correction of safety hazards. Ensure that regular safety training, safety topic meetings, and task training are being completed as required under MSHA. Participate in area inspections and accident investigations as needed. Cooperate with all external inspectors as necessary.
• Implement and direct the plans and work schedules of assigned areas to achieve the maximum effective utilization of employees, production, fuel, equipment and materials consistent with safety, compliance, and quality standards as well as meeting monthly and annual production and cost goals.
• Ensure accurate and time production reporting including but not limited to daily and end of month reporting.
• Responsible for refractory maintenance within the pyro-processing system; coordinate with maintenance and electrical departments.
• Ensure close coordination between production, maintenance, process, and waste fuels departments. Manage all production contractors and monitors, reduces, and controls costs associated with those contractors. Coordinate with others on capital projects.
• Develop both fixed and operating budgets consistent with the annual operating plan, track financial/production performance, and prepare various reports for company utilization. Also, develop a maintenance budget for kiln refractory, mill grinding media, and ensure that adequate parts are in stock while operating within approved budget guidelines.
• Monitor and approve production-related financial transactions, ensuring all bills of materials (BOMs), scrap logs, and work-in-progress (WIP) reports are accurately documented and authorized. Ensure segregation of duties (SoD) within the ERP environment to satisfy internal and external SOX audit requirements.
• Manage electricity programs and coordinate power curtailments for demand response programs.
• Support and motivate the workforce to keep a productive shift operating.
• Effectively administer and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of collective bargaining agreement, issue discipline according to Keystone Code of Conduct and Safety Accountabilities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and propose merit increases, promotions, transfers, discipline, and other actions.
• Maintain working proficiency with the appropriate systems for purchasing, production, maintenance, and timecard approval procedures.

Requirements:

• Four-year degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related degree.
• Minimum five years’ cement plant experience with an emphasis in operations.
• Minimum two years’ management experience.
• Demonstrated organizational and delegation abilities.
• Able to successfully interact in a team environment and lead a team.
• Understand and commitment to the highest standards for industrial workplace safety, environmental compliance, dependability, and professional workmanship.
• Familiar with MSHA regulations.
• Thorough understanding of dry process cement manufacturing.
• Fundamental understanding of cement chemistry, physical testing, and concrete performance.
• Physically able to inspect plant properties climbing steps and ladders, observing at heights, and traversing uneven work surfaces.
• Able to wear MSHA personal protective equipment required.
• Respirator use, as needed.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Keystone Cement Company is an equal opportunity employer.