Cement Production Manager (Bronte)

**Overview**:

- Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.- We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.**Responsibilities**:

- Provide and maintain a safe work environment based on company policies and MSHA regulations.
- Ensure environmental compliance, meet sustainability objectives, and oversee plant housekeeping and beautification activities.
- Ensure quality standards are met in all stages of production of clinker and cement.
- Organize and supervise plan activities and strategies, according to production plan, to achieve production and budget targets in clinker production, cement production, cement shipments, production and shipment of cement bags.
- Specify and coordinate the needs of raw materials and fuels with procurement department, as well as manage and optimize in-bound logistics for all raw materials and fuels
- Work with maintenance to improve the reliability of the equipment as well as to identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the process.
- Identify potential capital expenditure improvements, justify and request the capital.
- Budget annual production costs, provide monthly forecasting and keep close track of related expenses.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve and optimize plant production.
- Monitor raw materials/fuels consumption, current inventory levels and work closely with finance for month closing.
- Oversee Pyro line, Finish Grinding lines with Packing and Bulk shipping & Loading, as well as Shift and Yard Operations
- Daily interaction/communication with sales and logistics departments, to coordinate inventory, production schedule, shipping forecasts and ensure proper customer service.
- Help resolve any inventory and loadout issue in an effective and collaborative manner.
- Identify training and development needs of production personnel and schedule/implement needed training programs.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Mining) required. Master’s degree will be considered a strong plus.
- 7-10 years’ experience in production positions at cement industry. Prior experience in maintenance of cement plant equipment will be considered a strong plus.
- Any formal training or certification in 6-sigma or lean manufacturing will be considered a robust plus.
- Excellent communication skills with professional decorum, oral and written.
- Strong leadership skills with technical knowledge to plan, lead, and execute strategies.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a team setting
- Excellent safety, environmental and quality orientation
- Proven strong Pyro and Finish Grinding knowledge
- Demonstrated problem solving with the ability to make sound decisions based on a thorough analysis of available data/information, and follows up on critical issues
- Detail oriented with demonstrated planning and organizational skills
- Self-starter with continuous improvement approach.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of a team and as a team leader
- Robust understanding of safety, environmental and quality regulations.
- Understand QC and QA processes and procedures.
- Goal oriented with drive to deliver results. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzu93