Slag Plant Manager: Safety & Operations Leader

Heidelberg Materials North America; Florida; On-site; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA options

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Manager for the slag grinding facility in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will lead safety, production, and maintenance to maximize efficiency and quality, while controlling costs and planning major capital projects.

You will manage a team, coordinate with quarry, process, and QA teams, and ensure compliance with plant policies and safety regulations. The role requires strong leadership and financial acumen in a high‑volume cement operation.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and 5+ years in slag grinding operations.
• Strong knowledge of cement manufacturing processes and plant safety.
• Proven leadership in a non-union plant and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with budgeting, cost reporting, and downtime reduction.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in Total Quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant safety program and enforce safety policies.
• Oversee daily production and maintenance to optimize performance.
• Input into capital and operating plans, manage budget costs.
• Coordinate all production activities to meet goals.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements in quality and efficiency.
• Synchronize plant activities with quarry, maintenance, and QA.
• Lead and develop plant staff and ensure training needs are met.
• Oversee maintenance and equipment operation for optimal uptime.
• Direct annual plant shut down planning and execution.
• Collaborate with purchasing on major equipment purchases.
• Stay aligned with Sales and Marketing on customer requirements.

Skills

Plant operations management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Manager for the slag grinding facility in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will lead safety, production, and maintenance to maximize efficiency and quality, while controlling costs and planning major capital projects.

You will manage a team, coordinate with quarry, process, and QA teams, and ensure compliance with plant policies and safety regulations. The role requires strong leadership and financial acumen in a high‑volume cement operation.