Slag Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials•Cape Canaveral, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Slag Plant Manager leads safety, production, maintenance, quality, and operational performance at Heidelberg Materials North America’s slag grinding facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The role oversees daily plant activities, manages budgets and production targets, coordinates with quarry, maintenance, process, and quality-control teams, and supports continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Cement Operations. The manager leads and develops plant staff, identifies training needs, oversees equipment maintenance and the annual plant shutdown, and works with purchasing, sales and marketing, and quality-control personnel. The role also supports customer issue resolution, community relations, purchasing and contract-management policies, and the company’s maintenance initiatives. The position participates in the plant on-call schedule as needed.

Requirements

College degree in Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience managing operations in a slag grinding facility.
High level of technical knowledge related to cement manufacturing.
Managerial and leadership experience gained in progressively more responsible roles in a unionized plant, with ability to perform as plant manager and cover direct-report roles on a relief basis.
Ability to make timely, critical decisions under uncertainty and stress.
Detailed knowledge of process-equipment interlocking.
Knowledge of mill liner installation and ball-charge design.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Windows-based PC software, including MS Office, SAP, and other applicable programs.
Ability to read and understand financial statements and cost reports, prepare budgets and forecasts, and manage costs.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member in a Total Quality environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Central Control operations, including process-control systems in a preheater plant with a pre-calciner.
Experience with alternate fuels.

Responsibilities

Lead the plant safety program and ensure company safety policies are implemented and followed.
Contribute to plant objectives and oversee daily production and maintenance activities to optimize performance.
Provide input into capital and operating plans and manage budget costs.
Plan, coordinate, and direct production activities to achieve plant goals and targets.
Analyze plant activities and recommend improvements in production, quality, and efficiency.
Coordinate production with quarry, maintenance, process, and quality-control activities.
Manage the plant team to meet production requirements.
Oversee plant maintenance and ensure equipment is operated and maintained at optimal levels.
Direct maintenance managers to minimize equipment downtime.
Plan, organize, and oversee the annual plant shutdown.
Ensure HTC Maintenance initiatives are implemented.
Lead collaboration among plant staff to improve operating methods, procedures, production quality, and efficiency.
Identify plant staff training needs and ensure appropriate training is provided.
Support company purchasing initiatives and ensure purchasing and contract-management policies and procedures are followed.
Partner with Plant Purchasing personnel on major equipment purchases.
Work with Sales and Marketing to stay informed about customer requirements and concerns.
Oversee timely resolution of issues related to production, quality, and other plant matters.
Participate in community activities to promote plant-community relations.
Work with the plant Quality Control Department to meet product specifications and production goals.
Ensure compliance with plant policies and procedures and applicable safety, environmental, state, and federal process regulations.
Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented.
Ensure the plant on-call schedule is executed and participate as needed.

Benefits

Competitive base salary of $139,100 to $185,460 annually.
Participation in an annual incentive plan.
401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including prescription drug benefits.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
Paid bonding leave.
15 days of paid vacation.
40 hours of paid sick leave.
10 paid holidays.