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Assistant Plant Manager

Requisition ID:  14891
Location: 

South Elgin, IL, US, 60177

Pay Type:  Salary
Estimated Wage Range $92,000 - $120,000// Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers
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We’re seeking a Assistant Plant 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: Assistant Plant Manager   |   Req ID: 14891   |   HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON   |   Location: Fox River Stone IL

 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role reports to the Plant Manager and will prepare operation schedules and coordinate
manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet client specifications. Manage
subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department
milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
● Promotes a culture of performance and exceeding expected results
● Fills in for Plant Manager during Plant Manager’s absence.
● Drive and track financial performance via monthly operation forecast.
● Effectively develops goals and objectives to implement actions, track performance and
continuously look for opportunities for improvement
● Balance inventory and sales needs to manage and minimize working capital impact
● Works with sales team to drive customer retention and attraction
● Drive quality for customer retention
● Seek opportunities to meet and exceed customer expectations
● Ensures a quality product within specifications and timely delivery to clients
● Works closely with peer plant managers and operations manager to develop best practices,
processes and to ensure plant activities are optimized and costs are best in class
● Actively lead on a daily basis on site operations
● Implement and follow best practices for maintenance, production and shipping processes
● Implement strategies to achieve target key performance indicators (KPI)

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of equivalent experience.

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 tes

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • 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 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
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!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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