Cement Optimization Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Join Amrize as an Area Manager, Cement Kiln System and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America - we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a key leadership position within the plant management team, accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company's flagship cement manufacturing facility. The position provides end-to-end oversight of clinker production and maintenance, including kiln, fuel handling, pyro-processing, and associated material handling systems that form the core of cement manufacturing. Responsibilities include long-range operational and maintenance planning, process optimization, performance monitoring, and cross-functional coordination of maintenance, production, quality, and reliability functions. The role directly leads multiple Area Leaders ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, maintenance and quality standards while achieving throughput, cost, and efficiency targets. Accountability includes departmental KPIs, operating and capital budgets, major kiln outages and turnaround execution, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven and root-cause methodologies. The role requires strong technical credibility, excellent communication skills, visible leadership, and the ability to develop high-performing teams through effective coaching, analytical problem-solving and sound operational decision-making.
Position Location: Amrize Ste. Genevieve Cement Plant 2942 US Hwy 61, Bloomsdale, MO 63627 This is our flagship plant and the largest cement plant in the US
Relocation: Position located at the cement plant, relocation assistance provided for candidates outside this area.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Enforce all company and MSHA protocols and ensure compliance with environmental and air permit regulations.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to plan shutdowns, prioritize repairs, and implement preventive maintenance programs. Extend life of existing PCS and facilitate eventual replacement.
• Assist in developing annual operating, capital, and maintenance budgets and monitor expenses to minimize variances.
• Plan and schedule kiln operations to meet production targets while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Accountable for management and overall results within process area based on defined KPI's. This includes development of area budgets, capital requirements, major maintenance projects and implementation plans.
• Plan, organize and execute refractory repairs and turnarounds.
• Create, plan, organize and execute short- and long-range objectives to ensure continued departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for day-to-day execution and accountability of the department area's function.
• Benchmarks and challenges the department to achieve continuous improvement in all areas.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction for the department area(s) in a manner consistent with Our Values, and ensure alignment with plant and company goals.
• Supervise, train and evaluate multi-skilled workforce.
• Monitor and control inventories for raw materials and fuels.
• Use Amrize systems, such as MAC, SAP, PMA, CBM, to optimize overall equipment effectiveness at the lowest sustainable cost of maintenance.
• Support, demonstrate and facilitate the development and involvement of employees, continuous learning and continuous improvement in a values based high performance organization.
• Accountable for providing leadership, development and coaching on individual performance to direct reports to achieve business objectives and improve organizational effectiveness.
• 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the clinkerization process, kiln systems, vertical grinding mills, and heat transfer functions
Required Work Experience: 10-15 years, preferably in the cement industry
Required Computer and Software Skills: Strong computer skills; knowledge of SAP
Additional Requirements:

• 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.

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

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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.
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At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
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