Assistant Cement Plant Manager

Line of Business: Other

Pay Range: $152,700.00 – $203,639.99

About Us:

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, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What you’ll get to do:

• Assist the Plant Manager in day-to-day operations of the cement plant.
• Monitor production processes to ensure optimal efficiency and product quality.
• Support maintenance planning and execution to minimize downtime.
• Lead and develop plant personnel, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous performance improvement.
• Support planning and execution of capital and strategic plant projects
• Act as Plant Manager during absences, making critical operational decisions.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cement, aggregates, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, maintenance, and safety regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and plant management systems.

Preferred

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability practices.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend or evening work.

Work Environment:

• Role operates on-site with physical presence in a plant environment where the conditions include exposure to dust, moving mechanical equipment, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Highly competitive benefits programs
• Pension retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Our pre-employment process includes: reference checks, a medical screening, a criminal record check and a drivers abstract check.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.