Plant Manager - AGG

Company: Holcim
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE

The basic function of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of aggregate materials to produce a safe, quality, low cost product to achieve the yearly sales budget, The Plant Manager will ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to meet sales demand throughout the year. The Plant Manager will achieve this by coordinating activities with the Quality Control Department, the Maintenance Department and Regional Finance function to ensure the customer receives a quality product while also maintaining the processing plant to achieve an acceptable plant availability

The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency to optimize plant equipment utilization. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies to ensure an approach to raise productivity levels, maintaining safety as a top propriety, while controlling the costs.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Consistently identify new operational opportunities to attain improved plant efficiency and productivity.
• Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
• Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the processing plant, while maintaining the budgeted expenses of the assigned plants.
• Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.
• Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates; and must be able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
• Participate in Company MSHA inspections.
• Communicate with site crew, which includes foremen, lead persons, plant operators, loader operators and laborers.
• Supervise team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and preventative maintenance routines to ensure maximum plant uptime
• 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. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  Education: Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production experience
  Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management
  
  Additional Requirements:
  • Good communication and interpersonal skill coupled with good planning, scheduling and people management ability.
  • The ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems.
  • Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregates Mining and related Plant Production equipment including crushers, screens and washing equipment
  • Ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.
  • Need to have a good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and water systems
  • Must be a decision-maker that constantly incorporates common business sense into the decision making process.
  • Material handling knowledge essential.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim 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
    • 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 This position is expected to be open until 4/30/2025
      
      YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
      At Holcim, 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. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
      
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      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 call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
      
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      Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
      
      We take 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. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
      
      While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
      

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