Production Manager at Titan America

Cement Production Manager

Location: Troutville, VA

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.

At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing, and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

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.

Position Overview:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Cement Production Manager in our Troutville, VA location at Roanoke Cement Company. This salary exempt position will report directly to the Cement Plant Manager. The primary function of this position is to lead and manage the Cement Plant production operations efficiently according to the market’s product requirements (demand and product quality), applicable laws and regulations (Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies.) Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Key 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 and Experience:

• 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 strong 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
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental and quality regulations.
• Understand QC and QA processes and procedures.
• Goal oriented with drive to deliver results.

Critical Success Factors:

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead by Example: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Show Bias In Action: Display and reward the urgency, accountability, action orientation and quick handling of challenges that rapidly drives things forward.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks involved. Make clear decisions; which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward. Set goals, create and implement actions plans and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes. Gather and process relevant information to generate possible solutions, make recommendations and/or resolve the problem. Have a firm understanding of root cause analysis.
• Ensure Outside-In Focus: Exhibit a deep understanding of the industry (and its trends), as well as, the customer and their needs in ways that it makes it easy to do business with the company.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years. Join our team and help us lead the way in environmentally responsible cement manufacturing!

Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.