Shutdown Manager Requisition ID: 11806 Location: Alpena, MI, US, 49707 Pay Type: Salary **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities. Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region. The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop. Description: **JOB DESCRIPTION:** Holcim (US) Inc. seeks a Shutdown Manager at our Alpena, MI plant to lead in the planning, preparation, implementation and overall coordination of annual shutdown activities and CAPEX projects to ensure efficient and effective execution with respect to safety, timeliness, work quality repairs, installation and cost effectiveness. The Shutdown Manager’s essential duties include: + Organize, plan, and follow the general schedule of the annual major outage. + Cascade all activities in the Outage to different levels in the plant. + Evaluate and approve the detailed Outage execution plan including change request. + Define the organization, roles/responsibilities, scope, targets, contracting strategy and critical activities within budget and time frame. + Analyze shutdown critical path activities and ensure that resources are allocated in the most efficient manner in accordance with an agreed plan. + Coordinate with Plant procurement for the timely sourcing and delivery of service providers, tools and machine parts, ensure that costs are reasonable in accordance with the required works and delivery target with Outage plan. + Manage the implementation of Outage activities and provide control measures to identify causes of deviation from plants. + Complete activities and critical path aligned based on schedules and resources. + Lead daily shutdown meetings and ensure timely and accurate reports on safety, work progress, quality of work, and cost. + Manage Third Party contractors in the implementation of activities especially on safety and quality of works. + Coordinate closely with BCC (Best Cost Country) suppliers regarding technical specifications of outage materials. + Evaluate Outage program performance for continuous improvement. + Manage the overall result of the Outage program based on defined KPI’s. This includes support and evaluation of Outage overall budget and other resources requirements. + Responsible for people development of the outage team, production, and maintenance personnel. + Present options and identified solutions to top management for any major deviation of the outage plans. + Approve Maintenance material detailed drawings and specifications relating to outage materials. + Manage and lead the planning of CAPEX activities in coordination with regional maintenance and procurement team. + Optimize resource plans/requirements, supplies and logistics for shutdown. + Manage AAR with Outage team and plant management to improve safety, quality and time & cost. + Monitor and conduct assessment if the performance improvements desired of the Outage repairs/activities of the equipment such as availability, production rate, and MTBF, equipment efficiency, power usage, etc. are attained during its operation. This position requires up to 15% domestic and international travel. **REQUIREMENTS:** The position of Shutdown Manager requires a bachelor’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related Engineering field. The position requires 10 years of progressively-responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered, as a Maintenance Planner, Reliability Engineer, Maintenance/Operations/Project Manager, or in a related heavy industrial position. Additionally, the applicant must have the following number of years of professional experience with each of the following: 1. 10 years: Working in heavy industrial sector 2. 7 years: Conducting mechanical or electrical maintenance activities 3. 7 years: Managing Outage or Turnaround activities within heavy industrial sector 4. 5 years: Conducting preventive maintenance programs and routines, FMEA techniques, and problem-solving tools 5. 5 years: Using SAP-Prometheus, Autocad, and Microsoft Project 6. 5 years: Using CIF (Cement Industrial Framework), Project Management Approach (PMA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Engineering Economics 7. 5 years: Interpreting Engineering and technical drawing Candidates who are interested in this position should select “Apply now”. **YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE** At Holcim, 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. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. Click to view Company Benefits Overview (https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/65809a03/43b9d8dc-3fe7-4a1c-98be-1.png) 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 call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. Please visit our Pay Transparency Policy Statement (https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/65809a03/24646738-50fc-475e-bf73-0.jpg) Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. We take 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. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. **Nearest Major Market:** Northern Michigan