Slag Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials • Cape Canaveral, FL

7d • $139,100 - $185,460

About The Position

The Slag Plant Manager leads operations at Heidelberg Materials’ slag grinding facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida, reporting directly to the Vice President of Cement Operations. The role oversees plant safety, production, maintenance, quality, budgets, staffing, and compliance, with a focus on safe and efficient performance and continuous improvement.

The manager coordinates plant production with quarry, maintenance, process, quality control, sales, marketing, and purchasing activities. The position oversees equipment maintenance and plant shutdowns, develops staff capabilities, manages operating costs, addresses customer and production issues, and supports community relations. The manager is also responsible for implementing company policies, maintenance initiatives, and applicable safety, environmental, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

• College degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive experience managing operations in a slag grinding facility.
• High level of technical knowledge related to all aspects of cement manufacturing.
• Managerial and leadership competencies developed in progressively more responsible positions in a unionized plant; ability to perform plant manager and direct-report roles on a relief basis.
• Ability to make timely, critical decisions, often 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.
• Participate in developing 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 meet 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 team to meet production requirements.
• Oversee plant maintenance and ensure equipment maintenance and operation are at optimal levels.
• Guide maintenance managers to minimize equipment downtime.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the annual plant shutdown.
• Ensure HTC Maintenance initiatives are implemented.
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement among plant staff; identify training needs and ensure training is provided.
• Support 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 production, quality, and other issues.
• Participate in community activities to promote plant-community relations.
• Work with the Quality Control Department to meet product specifications and production goals.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies and procedures and safety, environmental, state, and federal process regulations.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented.
• Ensure flawless execution of the plant on-call schedule and participate as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $139,100 to $185,460 annually and participation in an annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager