Production Manager

Heidelberg Materials hiring for Production Manager jobs in Galveston, IN, US

AutoReqId: 21044BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $104,650.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $143,897.50

Department: Production

Line of Business: Cement Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

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 sustainability
• Lead cement plant production operations including kiln, mill, shipping, quarry and alternative fuels operations
• Identify and provide development opportunities and motivate staff resulting in a reliable and competent workforce
• Identify operational opportunities, provide technical assistance, and follow-up
• Define annual and multi-year CAPEX plans for new projects
• Ensure cooperation with maintenance and operational departments
• Assist in managing a monthly budgets and communicate results to the production team
• Optimize inventory and usage of raw materials
• Manage operational fixed and variable costs
• Develop and sustain the continuous improvement process for plant Key Production Indicators
• Ensure compliance requirements are met through leadership, as well as organizational and procedural measures including implementation of guidelines, conducting training, and monitoring compliance
• Proactively managing the health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance

Essential Experience and Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong „team“ approach to management
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred
• 5 years prior experience managing staff; demonstrated experience to lead, manage and motivate others
• Minimum of 5 years of cement plant experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management, problem-solving and creativity, strategic thinking, and decision making
• Strong communication skills to ensure coordination of work and completion of tasks
• Experience working with large rotating heavy industry machinery and equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including MS Excel, Word, Access, and Project
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred
• Understanding 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 development
• Role 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 plan
• Highly competitive benefits programs
• Pension / 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled