Production Manager

Carmeuse; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmeuse is seeking a Production Manager to lead a team in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment in the United States. You will ensure safe, efficient production of lime and stone, coordinate maintenance outages, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

Strong leadership and communication are required to align with customer specs and regulatory standards. The role emphasizes planning and supervision, with emphasis on safety, quality, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field.
• 2+ years of managerial experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Experience leading operations and safety compliance in large facilities.
• Fluency in English with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the workforce to meet or exceed production specifications for lime/stone.
• Provide safety leadership, training, and regulatory interface.
• Coordinate repairs during outages to reduce downtime and maintain flow.
• Explain variances from the daily plan and drive improvements.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling meetings, and feedback to teams.
• Utilize SAP production modules and ensure quality standards.
• Manage overtime and respond to customer and sales requirements.
• Support maintenance, engineering, and supervisory staff with tactical decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Mining/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for:

• Managing the workforce to ensure that the production of lime or stone meets or exceeds specifications.
• Participating in safety training.
• Ensuring that preventive action is taken to avoid nonconformities relating to product, process, or the quality system.
• Participating in the coordination of repairs during outages to maintain a safe and effective flow of work and reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies are observed by employees, including planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administering safety initiatives.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as required.
• Ensure quality of product during the process and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements.
• Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production, and maintenance requirements.
• Actively participate in the weekly scheduling meeting between maintenance and production.
• Provide technical and tactical support to the Maintenance Team, Engineer, and Production Supervisors.
• Ensure the execution of the daily production plan, explain significant variances from the plan, and provide leadership for improvements within the operations groups.
• Use the production modules under the SAP system.
• Ensure operations personnel perform quality work.
• Participate in the daily morning production meeting to communicate with production and maintenance.
• Oversee necessary arrangements to keep the plant running during breakdowns.
• Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives.
• Provide feedback to the operation team on goals and expectations status.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, or a related field.

• 2+ years of managerial experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment; prior experience as a department manager or superintendent in larger facilities is also suitable; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and the contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
• Positive and proactive attitude with the ability to address issues and implement solutions.
• Demonstrable success in cultural turnaround is a plus.
• Proven in leading operational excellence through the application of behavior-based management.
• Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills.
• Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of operational management.
• Knowledge of people management skills and experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in mining and/or heavy manufacturing industry.
• Technical credibility relating to the industry, with a preference for mining and kilns.
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance.

Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to lead in a peer environment without an authoritarian role.
• Possess skills in system, project, and people management and oversee various activities while motivating and guiding others to accomplish common goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate a team in achieving their goals through facilitation and leadership.
• Demonstrate conceptual thinking, with the skill to see the big picture and understand the wider knowledge in context with the organization’s strategy.
• Ability to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Mentors others and delegates tasks while being responsible to others.
• Organization and facilitation skills; planning and organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, multi-tasking.
• Possess a customer service focus that anticipates both internal and external customers in a manner that shows a commitment to continuous improvement and delivers a high quality output.
• Demonstrate strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Manages conflict with a win-win approach.
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to lead and support troubleshooting and problem solving of operational issues.
• Possess personal initiatives; self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all parties.
• Establishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrates respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationships.
• Demonstrates excellent technical writing and computer skills for producing SOP, reports, and other appropriate communications.
• Knows appropriate negotiating tactics and is able to negotiate win/win agreements without compromising principles.

About Us

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium. Today it is a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing. With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent and more than 4,500 employees, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

About the Team

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a team of 2,500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.