Head of Regional Performance Maintenance, Cement

Job Description

Job Description

Join Amrize as a Head of Regional Performance Maintenance, Cement and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America - we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Regional Performance Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations across multiple regions, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. The ambition is to reach industrial cost leadership and sustainability goals by developing Safe, Sustainable, Successful, Self-Sufficient Plants.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Developing and implementing maintenance strategies.
• Leading a team of maintenance professionals.
• Leveraging Best-Cost Country (BCC) sourcing strategies to optimize operational expenditures.
• Monitoring performance metrics and KPIs.
• Manage the approval process for CAPEX initiatives driving continuous improvement and operational accountability across American plant sites.
• Collaborating with other departments to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate as an integral member of the plant leadership team to create a high performance culture.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise on maintenance related matters.
• Oversee the maintenance department to achieve key performance indicators; communicate with and coordinate planning and resources with primary internal customers.
• Align maintenance plans to achieve key performance indicators and/or market demand.
• Plan major maintenance projects and develop capital investment recommendations for the plant.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and development to all employees in the maintenance department.
• Responsible for development, oversight, and effective management of department budgets.
• Analyze overall performance of the operation and communicate results with appropriate team members to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure optimization and execution of all maintenance resources.
• Optimize overall equipment effectiveness at the lowest sustainable cost of maintenance.
• Perform statistical analysis, prepare reports, and maintain appropriate department records and files as required.
• Manage and improve key maintenance metrics, including Maintenance Cost, Reliability, equipment performance/lifetime, CAPEX replacement optimization, and Net Working Capital (NWC) optimization.
• Review plant performance by challenging operations, providing regional benchmarks, sharing potential improvement areas, and agreeing on target values.
• Demonstrate 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.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Works closely with the Operations Manager.
• Collaborates with the Safety Officer.
• Interacts with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Coordinates with the Quality Assurance team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree
15+ Years of management experience in the cement or similar industrial facility
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering or related field
Required Work Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years in maintenance management (Cement Plant Environment)
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects (preferred)
• International working experience (preferred)
• Experience in another industrial sector (preferred)

Travel Requirements: 40%

Additional Requirements:

• Developing Direct Reports and Others Decision Quality Conflict Management Problem Solving Integrity and Trust Building Effective Teams
• Dealing with Ambiguity Drive for Results Planning
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business drivers, policies, practices, and industry trends.
• Drive for Results: High personal accountability; pushes self and others to meet stretch goals and measure real impact.
• Problem Solving: Applies rigorous logic and analytical methods to identify root causes and uncover hidden operational issues.
• Process Management: Skilled at structuring efficient workflows, organizing people and activities, and maximizing output with lean resources.
• Timely Decision Making: Makes accurate, well-grounded decisions promptly based on data, experience, and sound judgment.
• Managing & Measuring Work: Clearly assigns responsibility, sets precise objectives/metrics, monitors progress, and implements feedback loops.
• 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 tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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

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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!

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