Plant Superintendent
Amrize · South Elgin
We’re seeking a Plant Superintendent 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 Superintendent | Req ID: 17356 | HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers | Location: Fox River Stone IL
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Plant Superintendent oversees and coordinates the operation of one or more plants, ensuring a cohesive
operational unit; responsible for health, safety, and environmental compliance of the site. Directs the day-to-
day activities of a plant location to ensure objectives are met: manages, through subordinate personnel, the
various operations associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping of aggregate for a
plant location. Plans, staffs and supervises the work unit to ensure uninterrupted supply of aggregate product.
The Superintendent communicates goals to employees and ensures they are achieved. In addition, the
Superintendent maximizes employee participation to achieve the desired team approach and develops
personnel to enhance skills, improve responsiveness and promote business growth.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- This position requires a self-actuating, goal oriented person who is able to initiate and implement
production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased
productivity, maintain safe operations, while containing the budgeted expenses. - Ensures that employees are at work on time, actively engaged in assigned department activities and
conforming to established internal and external safety/environmental/compliance regulations to include
MSHA. - Provides immediate performance feedback as required to resolve employee conflicts, and assists in
short-term resolution of emergency situations such as safety, attendance and conduct. - Administers direct supervisory responsibilities for production, maintenance, and shipping personnel,
including training, performance evaluation, corrective action, and work schedules. - Responsible for participating in and/or facilitating meetings. Ensures that time and attendance for
assigned employees is accurate in data collection system. - Works with Leadsmen and others to ensure that goals are achieved. Studies production schedules and
estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of assignments. Coordinates and executes
established activities to ensure that goals are met. - Works with various support functions to resolve production problems and assists in troubleshooting.
- Provides feedback on equipment operation and production effectiveness.
- Recommends and/or implements various production processes and programs.
- Responsible for completing production reports pertaining to production Key Performance Indicators,
employee performance/conduct and process flow. Responsible for monitoring efficiency and throughput,
material use, quality, and inventory. May participate in budgetary recommendations on capital
expenditures and direct/indirect labor. - Investigates abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine cause; coordinates
adjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed. - Performs inspections on completed jobs; ensures conformance with policies and procedures, safety
codes and local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. - Plans, schedules, and monitors all work being performed.
- Oversees the overall safety of any personnel working at or visiting site.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: High school diploma or equivalent or 5years of equivalent experience
Additional Education Preferred: Associate's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Production / Industrial Management and / or Business Management
Required Work Experience: 5 years of operational/production experience
Additional Requirements:
- Good communication skill coupled with good negotiation, planning, scheduling and people management ability.
- The ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems.
- Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production and the ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.
- Understanding computer will be helpful. Needs to have a good working knowledge of electrical systems,
hydraulic systems, water systems, pumps, motors, conveyors, and air systems.
Must be a decision-maker that constantly incorporates common business sense into the decision-making process. - Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved
Personal Protection Equipment , including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable
law, 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
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.