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Heidelberg Materials

Production Manager

Heidelberg Materials, Logansport, Indiana, United States, 46947


Job Posting

Job Posting : Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Production Manager to join our team in Logansport, IN, reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

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.

What you'll get to do

Work with a strong team focused on safety, compliance, leadership, teambuilding and operational development to ensure plant sustainabilityLead cement plant production operations including kiln, mill, shipping, quarry and alternative fuels operationsIdentify and provide development opportunities and motivate staff resulting in a reliable and competent workforceIdentify operational opportunities, provide technical assistance, and follow-upDefine annual and multi-year CAPEX plans for new projectsEnsure cooperation with maintenance and operational departmentsAssist in managing a monthly budgets and communicate results to the production teamOptimize inventory and usage of raw materialsManage operational fixed and variable costsDevelop and sustain the continuous improvement process for plant Key Production IndicatorsEnsure compliance requirements are met through leadership, as well as organizational and procedural measures including implementation of guidelines, conducting training, and monitoring complianceProactively managing the health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance

Essential Experience and Skills

Strong leadership skillsStrong "team" approach to managementBachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred5 years prior experience managing staff; demonstrated experience to lead, manage and motivate othersMinimum of 5 years of cement plant experienceDemonstrated experience in project management, problem-solving and creativity, strategic thinking, and decision makingStrong communication skills to ensure coordination of work and completion of tasksExperience working with large rotating heavy industry machinery and equipmentFamiliarity with Microsoft Office products including MS Excel, Word, Access, and ProjectWorking knowledge of SAP preferredUnderstanding of contractual matters (negotiation and legal aspects)

Work Environment

This role is a vital part of solid management team with a high focus on leadership and team developmentRole operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions

What we have to offer

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive planHighly competitive benefits programsPension / 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions