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50010 HM Southeast Cement LLC

Cement Mason

Riverside, AL · On-site

$97K - $130K/yr

Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building ... Demonstrated capability to manage complex industrial, manufacturing, construction, or capital ...

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A Cement Manufacturing job involves producing cement by operating and maintaining equipment that processes raw materials like limestone, clay, and silica. Workers may handle tasks such as kiln operation, quality control, equipment maintenance, and packaging. The role requires knowledge of safety protocols, machinery, and environmental regulations. It is a physically demanding job often conducted in industrial settings like cement plants or production facilities.

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Employees in cement manufacturing often work in environments with high levels of dust, noise, and heat, which requires strict adherence to safety guidelines and use of personal protective equipment. The job is physically demanding, frequently involving long shifts, monitoring complex equipment, troubleshooting operational issues, and meeting production deadlines. Teamwork is essential, as operators must coordinate closely with maintenance crews, engineers, and quality assurance staff to keep operations running smoothly. Adapting to evolving technology and maintaining focus under pressure are also important aspects of the role, but these challenges provide excellent opportunities for skill development and career advancement within the industry.

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To excel in Cement Manufacturing, you need a strong understanding of industrial machinery operation, safety protocols, and quality control, often backed by a high school diploma or technical training. Experience with automated production systems, PLC controls, and relevant certifications in manufacturing safety are highly advantageous. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These abilities are crucial for maintaining safety, ensuring product quality, and meeting production targets efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Cement Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,337 per year, or $28 per hour.

Senior Cement Plant Manager

50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Fort Ritner, IN • On-site

$193K - $258K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

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.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead all aspects of a large-scale cement manufacturing operation, providing strategic and operational leadership across kiln operations, raw materials, clinker production, finish grinding, maintenance, quality, environmental compliance, and financial performance.
  • Drive operational excellence by achieving world-class performance in cement production, kiln reliability, equipment availability, product quality, cost control, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all cement plant processes, including quarry, raw mill, kiln, cooler, finish mill, and packing operations, while maintaining a strong culture of continuous improvement.
  • Develop, coach and mentor salaried and hourly employees, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, talent development, operational discipline, and succession planning.
  • Champion safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring compliance with all MSHA. OSHA, EPA and environmental permit requirements, while fostering a proactive safety culture.
  • Lead plant financial performance, including budgeting, capital planning, major maintenance outages, reliability initiatives, cost optimization, and long-term operational strategy. Partner with corporate leadership to identify and execute opportunities for operational improvements, capacity increases, process optimization, and asset reliability enhancements.

What Are We Looking For

  • Extensive leadership experience in cement manufacturing operations is strongly preferred, with proven success leading a cement plant or major production area.
  • Deep knowledge of cement production processes, kiln operations, clinker manufacturing, maintenance reliability, and process optimization.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in safety, production, quality, cost control, and environmental compliance within a heavy industrial environment.
  • Proven success developing teams, building organizational capability, and leading through change. Strong business acumen, including budgeting, capital project management, and operational decision making.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field preferred; 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in cement manufacturing strongly desired.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary $193,710-$258,270 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

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

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