Slag Plant Operations Leader

heidelbergmaterials; Florida; On-site; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Manager for its slag grinding facility in Cape Canaveral, FL. The role reports to the VP of Cement Operations and leads safety, production, and maintenance to meet performance targets.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 5+ years of experience in slag grinding operations, with strong leadership, cost control, and decision-making capabilities in a unionized environment. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• A College Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience managing operations in a slag grinding facility.
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing processes and preheater plant control systems.
• Union plant management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leads plant safety program and ensures compliance with safety policies.
• Oversees daily plant production and maintenance to optimize performance.
• Manages capital and operating budgets; plans for annual plant shutdowns.
• Directs production activities to meet plant objectives and production targets.
• Analyzes production data to identify improvements in quality, efficiency and cost.
• Coordinates with quarry, maintenance, process and quality control teams to ensure high standards.
• Leads and develops plant staff, addressing training needs and succession planning.
• Oversees plant maintenance and equipment operation to minimize downtime.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and contract management in procurement.
• Collaborates with Sales/Marketing to stay aligned with customer requirements.

Skills

Operations management

Quality & safety leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Manager for its slag grinding facility in Cape Canaveral, FL. The role reports to the VP of Cement Operations and leads safety, production, and maintenance to meet performance targets.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 5+ years of experience in slag grinding operations, with strong leadership, cost control, and decision-making capabilities in a unionized environment. Competitive compensation offered.