Assistant Plant Manager

2 months ago


Tinley Park, United States Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Full time

AutoReqId: 20057BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $90,930.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $125,025.00

Department: Operations

Line of Business: Aggregates

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes way beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

The Assistant Plant Manager role is based in Thornton, IL and reports directly to the Plant Manager.  

What you’ll get to do

• Participate as a key member of the management team

• Participate in the development of the mine plan for the operation

• Assist with developing and managing the annual operating budget

• Participate in representing the Company in the local community

• Direct the onsite team of salary/hourly staff to safely accomplish the Company’s business objectives

• Build a culture of continuous improvement and pursue improvements in operational efficiencies

• Develop hourly & salary talent through regular coaching and feedback

• Proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance 

• Manage a solid maintenance program to ensure that all assets are well maintained, ensuring that critical spares are available while minimizing inventory cost

• Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, environment, sales, QC, labor relations, HR, and other departments to accomplish key business objectives

Essential Experience and Skills

• In depth knowledge of aggregates production and associated equipment and processes

• At least 4 years of aggregates industry, or closely related industry experience

• High school diploma or GED  

• Computer and systems literate, including competency with Microsoft Office

• Analytical, data focused, and metrics driven with strong project management experience

• Commitment to team success and the grit to successfully work through challenges and achieve objectives

• Excellent leadership, communication, time management, and organizational influence skills

• Leader of safety and health, as well as regulatory compliance

• Passion and interest in becoming a Plant Manager

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree

• 5 or more years of crushed stone experience

• Knowledge or experience in HMA

• Experience interfacing with external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, community organizations, or local chamber of commerce

Work Environment

• Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions

What we have to offer 

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan

• Highly competitive benefits programs

• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Heidelberg Materials is a drug free workplace.

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled



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