Production Manager
Amrize · Fredonia, KS
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 20 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Amrize (industrial) in Fredonia, KS.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Kansas: typical posted base $105k–$161k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 30 production engineer openings in Kansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live production postings in Kansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Typical $93k–$154k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 67%
- Team leadership 60%
- EHS / safety 37%
- Six Sigma 33%
- ✓ SAP 27%
- Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Amrize
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Production Manager at Amrize in other locations
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Full description from AmrizeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the role
Oversees the receiving, storage, processing and shipping of products and deliver services consistent with site operating goals. Participates as a member of the site management team and makes recommendations for budgeting, goals and strategy.
Requirements
- ✓Technical skills in the chemical or waste fuel industry are preferred.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude.
- ✓Effective leadership, delegation, coachin and interpersonal skills.
- ✓Excellent communication and coaching skills.
- ✓Demonstrated technical proficiency for area of responsibility.
- ✓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.
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We’re seeking a Production Manager 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: Production Manager | Req ID: 18418 | HR Contact: Kyle Jon KEMPEN | Location: Systech Fredonia KS
What you'll accomplish
- •With the Facility Manager, develop and implement the budget for the facility and be accountable for results based on defined KPI's.
- •Responsible for facility operational expenditures and coordination of day-to-day activities at the facility including communication of production status, daily inventory forecast and coordination and scheduling of the facility.
- •Work with Geocycle sales personnel to determine acceptability of material, scheduling and customer service.
- •Ensure the proper analysis of received materials, the handling and safety procedures for waste derived fuel at the facility and the emergency procedures of the facility.
- •Provide leadership, guidance and direction for the production department to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- •Responsible for training, development and involvement of employees of the production department.
- •Prepare and submit company and regulatory reports as required.
- •Plan major maintenance projects and develop capital investment recommendations for the department.
- •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.
- •Other duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for
Education: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of equivalent experience
Field of Study Preferred: Sciences, Business or related field.
Required Work Experience: 3-5 years of operational experience in a technical work environment related to waste management, chemical industry or regulatory environment.
Required Technical Skills: Knowledge of Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project. Management and SAP is preferred.
Additional
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
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.