Cement Production Supervisor
Heidelberg Materials · Leeds, AL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $95k–$103k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Leeds, AL.
- Base pay
- $95k–$103k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live production postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 71%
- EHS / safety 41%
- Root cause 35%
- FDA / GMP 35%
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Full description from Heidelberg MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Line of Business: Cement & White
Cement Production Supervisor
About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
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What You'll Be Doing
- •Lead daily cement production activities to achieve safety, quality, environmental, and operational objectives.
- •Coordinate plant resources and personnel to maximize productivity and equipment performance.
- •Monitor production processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- •Coach, develop, and support team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- •Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership teams to resolve issues and meet business goals.
What Are We Looking For
- •Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- •Strong knowledge of production operations, process optimization, and continuous improvement practices.
- •Ability to analyze operational data, prioritize work, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced setting.
- •Effective communication and collaboration skills with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- •Proven capability to drive results, manage competing priorities, and support a positive workplace culture.
Work Environment
- •Primarily based in a cement manufacturing facility with regular exposure to industrial equipment, moving machinery, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
- •Requires routine walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- •May require occasional after-hours, weekend, or emergency response support to maintain operational continuity.
- •Must be able to obtain an ATF Certification.
What We Offer
- •Competitive base salary, $95,000 to $102,900, and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- •401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- •Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- •Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- •Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays