ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

AutoReqId : 20057BR

Pay Class : Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate : $90,930.00

Maximum Pay Rate : $125,025.00

Department : Operations

Line of Business : Aggregates

Position Type : Full-Time

Job Posting :

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes way 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.

The Assistant Plant Manager role is based in Thornton, IL and reports directly to the Plant Manager. ?

What youll get to do

Participate as a key member of the management team

Participate in the development of the mine plan for the operation

Assist with developing and managing the annual operating budget

Participate in representing the Company in the local community

Direct the onsite team of salary / hourly staff to safely accomplish the Companys business objectives

Build a culture of continuous improvement and pursue improvements in operational efficiencies

Develop hourly & salary talent through regular coaching and feedback

Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance?

Manage a solid maintenance program to ensure that all assets are well maintained, ensuring that critical spares are available while minimizing inventory cost

Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, environment, sales, QC, labor relations, HR, and other departments to accomplish key business objectives

Essential Experience and Skills

In depth knowledge of aggregates production and associated equipment and processes

At least 4 years of aggregates industry, or closely related industry experience

High school diploma or GED ?

Computer and systems literate, including competency with Microsoft Office

Analytical, data focused, and metrics driven with strong project management experience

Commitment to team success and the grit to successfully work through challenges and achieve objectives

Excellent leadership, communication, time management, and organizational influence skills

Leader of safety and health, as well as regulatory compliance

Passion and interest in becoming a Plant Manager

Preferred Experience and Skills

Bachelors or Associates degree

5 or more years of crushed stone experience

Knowledge or experience in HMA

Experience interfacing with external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, community organizations, or local chamber of commerce

Work Environment

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

401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Heidelberg Materials is a drug free workplace.

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