Senior Cement Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials North America; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 193,710 - 258,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Excellent benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America in Mitchell, IN seeks a Senior Cement Plant Manager to lead all aspects of a large-scale cement operation, including kiln, raw mill, finish grinding, maintenance, quality, and environmental compliance.

You will drive world-class performance, coach teams, manage budgets, capital projects and safety programs, and partner with leadership to improve reliability and efficiency. The role requires 10+ years in cement manufacturing and a engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in cement manufacturing operations.
• Deep knowledge of cement production processes, kiln operations, clinker manufacturing, maintenance reliability, and process optimization.
• Proven ability to deliver results in safety, production, quality, cost control and environmental compliance.
• Strong business acumen including budgeting, capital project management and operational decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of cement manufacturing operations across kiln, raw materials, clinker production, finish grinding, maintenance, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Drive world-class performance in cement production, kiln reliability, equipment availability, product quality, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure safe, efficient operation of quarry, raw mill, kiln, cooler, finish mill and packing sections with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop, coach and mentor salaried and hourly employees to build a high-performance, accountable team.
• Champion safety and environmental stewardship by adhering to MSHA/OSHA/EPA requirements and permits.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cement manufacturing

Budgeting

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Cement Plant Manager

Mitchell, IN

• Line of Business: Cement & White


• Department: Management


• Position Type: Full time

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all aspects of a large-scale cement manufacturing operation, providing strategic and operational leadership across kiln operations, raw materials, clinker production, finish grinding, maintenance, quality, environmental compliance, and financial performance.




• Drive operational excellence by achieving world-class performance in cement production, kiln reliability, equipment availability, product quality, cost control, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.




• Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all cement plant processes, including quarry, raw mill, kiln, cooler, finish mill, and packing operations, while maintaining a strong culture of continuous improvement.




• Develop, coach and mentor salaried and hourly employees, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, talent development, operational discipline, and succession planning.




• Champion safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring compliance with all MSHA. OSHA, EPA and environmental permit requirements, while fostering a proactive safety culture.




• Lead plant financial performance, including budgeting, capital planning, major maintenance outages, reliability initiatives, cost optimization, and long-term operational strategy. Partner with corporate leadership to identify and execute opportunities for operational improvements, capacity increases, process optimization, and asset reliability enhancements.

What Are We Looking For

• Extensive leadership experience in cement manufacturing operations is strongly preferred, with proven success leading a cement plant or major production area.




• Deep knowledge of cement production processes, kiln operations, clinker manufacturing, maintenance reliability, and process optimization.




• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in safety, production, quality, cost control, and environmental compliance within a heavy industrial environment.




• Proven success developing teams, building organizational capability, and leading through change. Strong business acumen, including budgeting, capital project management, and operational decision making.




• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred; 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in cement manufacturing strongly desired.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary $193,710-$258,270 and participation in our annual incentive plan




• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions




• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:




• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits




• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)




• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance




• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.