Slag Plant Production Engineer | Operations Lead

Amrize; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Production Coordinator for the South Chicago Slag Grinding Plant. You will lead day‑to‑day operations across slag receiving, drying, grinding, storage and load‑out, collaborating with maintenance and supervisors to maximize uptime, throughput and safety.

The role focuses on establishing operating discipline, coaching staff, improving equipment reliability and reducing interruptions, while ensuring cost‑effective operation and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industrial operating experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in heavy industrial, cement, slag, aggregate, mining, power generation or similar continuous‑process manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and coaching capability, including the ability to establish expectations and hold teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of slag receiving, material handling, dryer, grinding mill, conveying systems, storage and load‑out systems.
• Translate production requirements into daily priorities and targets.
• Inspect operating areas and work with staff to resolve constraints.
• Monitor performance and take corrective action to meet plan.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Industrial equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industrial operating experience

Job description

Amrize is seeking a Production Coordinator for the South Chicago Slag Grinding Plant. You will lead day‑to‑day operations across slag receiving, drying, grinding, storage and load‑out, collaborating with maintenance and supervisors to maximize uptime, throughput and safety.

The role focuses on establishing operating discipline, coaching staff, improving equipment reliability and reducing interruptions, while ensuring cost‑effective operation and compliance with safety policies.