Production Manager

Production ManagerRequisition ID: 18271 Location: Whitehall, PA, US, 18052 Pay Type: Salary Position type: Full-time / Salary Travel Requirement: <10%The Production Manager leads production department to efficiently manufacture budgeted amount of products while meeting safety, environmental, and quality objectives. Ensures practices are in alignment with company vision in the above areas.What You'll Accomplish:Manage the plant's production functions, including shift teams, raw materials team and service teamEnsure that the plant produces the required quantity of quality productsDirect the effective and efficient use of plant production equipment and peopleProvide leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting and delegating as the situation requiresOversee plant management in terms of anticipating future needs of the plant, including input into three-year improvement plansManage plant production following Cement Industrial Framework and proceduresBudget for all plant volumes, including raw materials, fuels, intermediate products and cement shipmentsSupervise clinker production processManage refractory repairs for kilns and clinker coolers including budgeting, products specifications, and installationDirect the setting of annual department and personal objectivesComplete performance appraisalsLiaise with other departmentsOversee the reporting of department's effectivenessSafeguard assets, while establishing environmental complianceDemonstrate 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 behaviors.What We're Looking For:Education: Bachelor's degree or 7 years of equivalent experience. Field of Study Preferred: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering field plus 7 years of progressively responsible, post baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related engineering position within a cement plant.Required Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years of cement plant experience including exposure to all functional areas within a cement plant.Required Technical Skills: Computer skills with at least the following: Word, Excel, SAPTravel Requirements: Up to 15%Additional Requirements: Strong demonstrated commitment to safety and safety program experience. Demonstrated leadership capability and expert interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Solid decision making ability and analytical approach to problem solving. Good basic finance skills and business acumen Calm and stable when under stress and when dealing with situations. Solid understanding of industrial equipment and processes. Mechanical and electrical aptitude.What We Offer:Competitive salaryRetirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savingsEmployee Stock Purchase PlanMedical, Dental, Disability and Life InsuranceHolistic Health & Well-being programsHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent careVision and other Voluntary benefits and discountsPaid time off & paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)Educational Assistance ProgramAmrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.