Assistant Cement Plant Manager

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Assist in leading daily cement plant operation to ensure safe, efficient, and realize clinker and cement production. Coordinate production activities across the kiln, raw mill, finish mill, and related process areas to achieve throughput, quality, and cost objectives. Promote a strong safety culture through coaching, inspections, and compliance initiatives. Partner with maintenance and operations teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.

Analyze production metrics and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance plant performance.

Experience in a cement manufacturing environment is strongly preferred, with a solid understanding of cement production processes and plant operations, Demonstrated capability to lead teams, drive accountability, and develop employee performance. Strong understanding of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, including process-driven production environments. Working knowledge of key cement plant systems such as kilns, mills, crushers, material handling equipment, and dust collection systems.

Ability to interpret operational and production data and make informed decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, quality, and environmental functions.

This position is based within a large cement manufacturing facility and involves working in both office and plant environments. The role requires regular interaction with production equipment, maintenance activities, and operating personnel. Candidates should be comfortable working in an industrial setting and following all safety policies and procedures.

Competitive base salary $153,010-$204,003. and participation in our annual incentive plan. 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.