Plant Manager Aggregates

Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

Overview

About the role:

The basic function of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of raw materials and the production of shippable product at the assigned Plant in a manner to meet Aggregate Dispatcher requests on a timely and cost efficient basis. The Plant Manager will be tasked with ensuring that an appropriate quality product is made at the Plant.

The Plant Manager will ensure proper staffing and monitoring of the inventory status at the Plant and in addition will coordinate activities with the following departments: Aggregate Operations Department - Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance Department, and Quality Control Department of the Region in addition Regional Administration / Financial function.

The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency / productivity to ensure the Company is fully utilizing on site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies and tactics to ensure an approach to raise productivity levels, maintaining safety as a top propriety, while controlling the costs of the assigned location.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

● Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing the attainment of improved efficiency and productivity.● Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term interests of the Company.● Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant, while containing the budgeted expenses of the assigned plants.● Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.● Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates; and must be able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.● Participate in Company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.● Communicate with site crew which includes plant operator, loader operators and laborers. Depending on labor situation and plant size may need to load and/or be part of operating crew.

● Supervise team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and execute preventative maintenance routines● Maintain sufficient inventory levels at site to service customers’ needs● Coordinate safety issues and investigate incidents with safety department. Ensure environmental compliance, rehabilitation and meeting permit obligations● Responsible for the rail circuit loading and unloading between Stringtown and DFW area● Other duties as assigned.

Relationships with other jobs:

● Builds strong teams, coaches and works on their development. Supports, builds trust and demonstrates respect to all levels within the organization.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

Required Education: Bachelor's/Undergraduate DegreeField of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Management

Required Work Experience: 5-7 years Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production experience

Required Training/Certifications:

Licenses Preferred: Supervisor’s Card issued by MSHA

Required Computer and Software Skills: Computer proficiency required. SAP experience would be a plusAdditional Requirements:

● Good communication and interpersonal skill coupled with good negotiation, planning, scheduling and people management ability.● The ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems.

● Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production and the ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.● Understanding computer will be helpful.● Needs to have a good working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, water systems, pumps, motors, conveyors, and air systems.● Must be a decision-maker that constantly incorporates common business sense into the decision-making process.● Material handling knowledge essential.● Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.● Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in orderto pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.