Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

We are seeking a qualified Production Supervisor who supervises the production shift group as it pertains to health and safety, environmental controls/compliance, control room operations and outside work. The supervision of the production process ensures the safety of plant personnel, compliance and environmental regulations as well as safe equipment optimization, utilization and reliability while meeting quality and cost targets. The incumbent must possess an understanding of fundamental process theory, supervisory skills and facilitation of essential shift communication.
 
This opportunity is perfect for the heavy industrial professional who is looking to grow their career with an industry leader. You will have the opportunity to focus on leadership of a tenured and knowledgeable team as you begin your career with a proven leader in the cement and construction materials industry.

The Production Supervisor role is based in Camden, NJ and reports directly to the Plant Manager.  This role is an integral part of a 19 person crew.

What You'll Get to DoSupervise operation of the plant and troubleshoot for production, process control, equipment, and quality issues.Supervise and direct the production employees on the assigned operating shift including coaching, counseling, and training.Make decisions on mill running schedule based on inventory and forecasts.Coordinate barges and vessels with logistics, sales, port, vendors and other parties as needed.Work directly with maintenance to coordinate and manage the needs of the business.Participate in the on-call program.Participate in the planning and execution of the annual shutdown.Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.Inventory ControlMaintain employee absences and attendance tracking, printing of weekly timecards, receipt and entry of overtime meal payment records, etcSupport plant administration through SAP, PxTrend, excel reports and other digital and physical platforms as required Essential Experience and Skills High School diploma 5 years Cement plant experience or closely related process industry preferredMechanical experience preferred  Ability to make timely and critical decisions – able to work under conditions of stress and deal with a multitude of tasks simultaneously Motivation, ability, and willingness to work holidays, and overtime as needed to ensure leadership coverage and support for the operationAble to supervise and troubleshoot all different kinds of technical, operational, quality, and environmental problemsWorking knowledge and technical understanding of cement manufacturing process and its equipment, process control systems, and lab systemsProficient with Microsoft Office.   Preferred Experience and Skills  5 years or more supervision experience preferredCollege education or post high school technical training  Understanding of the chemistry of raw mix and cement desirableSAP experience preferred Work Environment Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.  What we have to offer  Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan Highly competitive benefits programs Pension / 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.