Production Manager

Amrize; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs for health and dependent‑C

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Production Manager for the Whitehall Cement Plant in PA to lead production, safety, and quality objectives, aligning daily operations with the company’s vision.

You will oversee shift teams, manage budgets and raw materials, and coordinate with other departments to ensure on-time, compliant cement production while championing a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7 years of equivalent experience in a related engineering field.
• Engineering discipline in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial with 7+ years cement plant experience.
• Minimum 7 years cement plant experience across all functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant production functions including shift teams and materials.
• Ensure the plant produces required quantity of quality products.
• Direct efficient use of production equipment and personnel.
• Provide leadership through coaching and delegation.
• Budget for all plant volumes including raw materials and shipments.
• Oversee clinker production process and kiln repairs budgeting.
• Set annual department and personal objectives.
• Liaise with other departments and report on effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or 7 years equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Production Manager

Requisition ID: 18271

Location:

Whitehall, PA, US, 18052

Pay Type: Salary

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Travel Requirement: <10%

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.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers (https://www.amrize.com/us/en/careers.html)

Description:

We’re seeking a Production Manager 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: Production Manager | Req ID: 18271 | HR Contact: Kyle Jon KEMPEN | Location: Whitehall Cement Plant PA

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Manager leads production department to efficiently manufacture budgeted amount of products while meeting safety, environmental, and quality objectives. Ensures practices are in alignment with company vision in the above areas.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Manage the plant’s production functions, including shift teams, raw materials team and service team
• Ensure that the plant produces the required quantity of quality products
• Direct the effective and efficient use of plant production equipment and people
• Provide leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requires
• Oversee plant management in terms of anticipating future needs of the plant, including input into three-year improvement plans
• Manage plant production following Cement Industrial Framework and procedures
• Budget for all plant volumes, including raw materials, fuels, intermediate products and cement shipments
• Supervise clinker production process
• Manage refractory repairs for kilns and clinker coolers including budgeting, products specifications, and installation
• Direct the setting of annual department and personal objectives
• Complete performance appraisals
• Liaise with other departments
• Oversee the reporting of department’s effectiveness
• Safeguard assets, while establishing environmental compliance
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 7 years of equivalent experience.

Field of Study Preferred: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering field plus 7 years of progressively responsible, post baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related engineering position within a cement plant.

Required Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of cement plant experience including exposure to all functional areas within a cement plant.

Required Technical Skills: Computer skills with at least the following: Word, Excel, SAP

Travel Requirements: Up to 15%

Additional Requirements

• Strong demonstrated commitment to safety and safety program experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and expert interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid decision making ability and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good basic finance skills and business acumen
• Calm and stable when under stress and when dealing with situations.
• Solid understanding of industrial equipment and processes.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• 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

• Competitive salary
• 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.

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