Production Manager

Holcim Ltd.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs

Vision and other Voluntary benefits

Paid time off & paid holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate plant manufacturing, maintenance, and quality control, applying LEAN methods and Strategy Deployment to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will mentor leaders and build a high‑performing team grounded in continuous improvement. You’ll plan facilities, equipment, and staffing to meet current and future production needs, manage budgets, champion 5S and Visual Management, and collaborate with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• 4–7 years manufacturing experience in a mid-level leadership role.
• 7–10 years broad manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma certificate and/or 3 years CI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams and implement operating plans aligned with the business plan.
• Plan facilities, equipment, and staffing to meet current and future production needs.
• Mentor supervisors and drive leadership, operations, and CI capabilities.
• Use LEAN tools and Strategy Deployment to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to run the plant as a site leadership team.
• Communicate risks and deviations to stakeholders and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Safety

5S

Visual Management

Gemba

Continuous Improvement

Kanban

SMED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management

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.

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™.

We’re seeking a Production Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in‑class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this position is to coordinate plant manufacturing processes which include Production, Maintenance, and Quality Control in accordance with company objectives. UseStrategy Deployment and systematic continuous improvement techniques to drive better Safety,Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Build and maintain a more effective team through intentionalteammate engagement and capability building. Collaborate with internal departments andcorporate resources to help run the business as member of the site l eadership team.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

Leadership

• Build a culture consistent with Amrize's philosophy of Safety First, Always. Actively support safety initiatives including safety observations, safety audits, 5S, risk assessment, as well as near miss and incident investigation and remediation
• Direct the Production team in the preparation and implementation of operating plans and strategies consistent with the business plan. The Production Team consists of Production Supervisors and indirect hourly Production teammates.
• Plan the use of facilities, equipment, and personnel to meet current and future production requirements including department budgets and guidelines, plant layout and improvement, and capital and expenditure programs.
• Manage the Production departments with the appropriate communications of goals,performance feedback, corrective actions, rewards, and recognition to provide optimum teammate relations.
• Mentor supervisors and department leads to maximize capabilities in leadership,operations, and continuous improvement. Conduct training and career path planning forall teammates.
  
• Learn, teach, and drive LEAN Manufacturing using the Amrize Strategy Deployment framework and daily coaching in Gemba.
• Use Visual Management to make problems obvious, identify actionable root causes, and develop corresponding action plans to reach desired operational performance.
• Set and achieve manufacturing cost reduction targets.
• Understand and employ appropriate tools: 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Propose and justify capital improvements to reduce material and labor requirements.
  

Customer Focus

• Provide, implement, and administer quality assurance and engineering control functions to ensure product reliability and conformance to customer specifications in the most effective and economical manner possible.
• Plan, schedule, and execute a manufacturing plan to achieve the highest possible service level
• Proactively communicate to internal stakeholders’ potential risks and actual deviations to planned schedules
• Enhance consistency and reliability of processes through working standard development, routine auditing, and effective teammate training
  
• Establish and meet annual expense budget for production operations
• Identify causes of material, labor, and overhead manufacturing variances and minimize them.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management

Field of Study Preferred:

Required Work Experience:

• 4-7 Years Manufacturing experience in a mid-level leadership role
• 7-10 years broad manufacturing experience
• Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma certificate and/or 3 years CI experience preferred

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

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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.