Plant Manager - Aggregate
Amrize
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- plant manager aggregate
- limestone quarry operations
- mining management
The Plant Manager - Aggregate oversees all aspects of limestone quarry mining operations, including drilling, blasting, processing, and inventory management, while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. This role involves leading a team of salaried and union employees, coordinating with multiple departments, and maintaining high-quality standards and cost control. The position requires extensive industry experience, knowledge of mining safety regulations, and a commitment to continuous improvement and environmental stewardship.
We're seeking a Plant Manager - Aggregate who's ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America.
Job Title: Plant Manager - Aggregate | Req ID: 14922 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON| Location: Aux Sable Stone Agg IL
ABOUT THE ROLE
The responsibilities of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan,
direct, organize, coordinate, and control the various activities in the safe practices and
principles of limestone quarry mining from the initial drilling & blasting, loading, hauling,
processing, to stockpiling finished products in IDOT specifications ensuring quality in a
productive and lowest cost efficient manner. The Plant Manager is responsible for the Safety
and Health of the miners, and the environmental stewardship of the operations surrounding
communities. The Plant Manager ensures the accurate reporting of aggregate
production/inventory status, proper maintenance of all plant property, and equipment by
utilizing various internal reports, SOP's, and best available practices. The Plant Manager will
also effectively communicate with the following departments: Safety & Health, Mine
Engineering, Environmental, Land, Commercial Sales, Quality Control, Finance, Corporate
Performance, HR, and all pertinent local, state, and federal government agencies. The Plant
Manager will be responsible for the staffing of salaried subordinates, as well as a union
workforce of 16 hourly employees while promoting teamwork and safety.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required Education: Bachelor's Undergraduate Degree and 5 years' experience or 8-10
years of equivalent experience.
Field of Study Preferred: Mining or engineering, or significant industry experience.
Licenses Preferred: Supervisor's Card issued by MSHA
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize 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 order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
WHAT WE OFFER
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Title: Plant Manager - Aggregate | Req ID: 14922 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON| Location: Aux Sable Stone Agg IL
ABOUT THE ROLE
The responsibilities of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan,
direct, organize, coordinate, and control the various activities in the safe practices and
principles of limestone quarry mining from the initial drilling & blasting, loading, hauling,
processing, to stockpiling finished products in IDOT specifications ensuring quality in a
productive and lowest cost efficient manner. The Plant Manager is responsible for the Safety
and Health of the miners, and the environmental stewardship of the operations surrounding
communities. The Plant Manager ensures the accurate reporting of aggregate
production/inventory status, proper maintenance of all plant property, and equipment by
utilizing various internal reports, SOP's, and best available practices. The Plant Manager will
also effectively communicate with the following departments: Safety & Health, Mine
Engineering, Environmental, Land, Commercial Sales, Quality Control, Finance, Corporate
Performance, HR, and all pertinent local, state, and federal government agencies. The Plant
Manager will be responsible for the staffing of salaried subordinates, as well as a union
workforce of 16 hourly employees while promoting teamwork and safety.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Safety: Ensures that employees, equipment and processes meet or exceed the
MSHA, and Amrize guidelines. Pursues a culture of safety that is best in class with
an objective of zero by choice injuries or incidents. Actively engages with the
workforce to reinforce safe behaviors. - Environment: Establishes the environment as a priority at the site. Ensures
regulations are met or exceeded by following Amrize best practices. - Operations Management: Provides direct oversight in the extraction, processing,
storage, and shipping of aggregates at the site. - Embraces best practices, processes and tools to ensure plant activities are optimized and costs are best in class.
- Effectively utilizes Amrize's maintenance programs to maximize plant up-time and
manage costs. - Inventory Management: Closely manages inventory needs at site through frequent
coordination with the Territory Managers, Financial Controller and Quality Control
using best practices. - Performance Management: Promotes a culture of performance. Effectively utilizes
KPIs, Performance Efficiency Reviews, financial statements and operational reports to
track performance, establish effective action plans and continuously improve the
operations. - Quality: Understands the value of quality and ensures processes are in place to
provide a quality product to our customers. - Utilizes best practices in extraction, processing, stockpiling, stock-pile reclamation and re-handling to ensure productremains within target specifications as it is received by our customers. Uses
available reports effectively to measure quality, identify variances and establish corrective action - Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety
policies in all work environments and areas.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required Education: Bachelor's Undergraduate Degree and 5 years' experience or 8-10
years of equivalent experience.
Field of Study Preferred: Mining or engineering, or significant industry experience.
Licenses Preferred: Supervisor's Card issued by MSHA
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize 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 order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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