Production Manager

Overview: Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.
With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.
Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people.
We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.
Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development.
As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.
Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.
We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.
Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.
We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness.
We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.
Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.
Responsibilities: Directs the activities of the manufacturing departments to effectively maximize production within the limits of established quality and cost standards.
Issues instructions/directions to the Production Superintendent covering performance, manpower requirements, scheduling and quality standards.
Ensures the efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.
Investigates and reports on accidents involving employees and equipment.
Promotes and enforces safe working practices and good housekeeping.
Performs analysis and prepares special reports as assigned by Plant Manager.
Holds leadership position for various plant programs such as the power management program, plant energy team, and the alternate fuels program, with regards to their implementation, cost structure, continuity, allocation of resources, and permitting.
Establishes training program for assigned personnel and monitor employee progress; set performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback to employees.
Maintains current knowledge of collective bargaining agreement and related plant policies.
Seeks opportunities to promote and instill an attitude of cost and profit consciousness among all employees.
Continue self improvement activities especially in the area of production for mining and cement making operations.
Compiles the annual budget for the operation department.
Monitors expenditures against approved budget plans.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline 5+ years in an industrial environment Preferable cement process knowledge Proficiencies in chemistry and plant operations Candidate should have a strong technical background with excellent interpersonal skills Requires physical dexterity and strength to lift heavy objects and move through close areas Physical environment in the plant is dusty, noisy and potentially hazardous Requires travel with some extended periods away from home facility to work with other Buzzi Unicem USA facilities Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.