Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Overview

About the role: 

The Production Engineer Participates in the development, leadership and management of the SAP based operational functions and performance for the target Market Area. The incumbent oversees and coordinates all aspects of Aggregate and Concrete site operations, ensuring uninterrupted supply of product through monitoring production, shipping, cost, and quality. The individual works closely with the operations team to ensure the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance while leveraging production excellence to create superior products & services based on the highest productivity at the lowest cost of production.

Primary responsibility is to champion the data integrity to ensure an efficient flow of production data through the SAP system to provide uninterrupted supply of product through the system processes. The Production Engineer will be responsible for individual plant and production performance reporting, i.e. running equipment efficiency, uptime, downtime, capex and trend analysis. The incumbent will be seen as an “SAP Super User” and “Data Gatekeeper” who will oversee and assist with the administrative workflow, material creation and management of inventory continuities.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.

Safety Culture:

Promote safety culture through engagement with employees, JHSC and subcontractors, implementation and management of local and regional initiatives with an objective of “zero” safety incidents

Administer, promote and review safety policies, processes and procedures to maintain relevance while ensuring the site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines.

Has ownership of the implementation and management of all local and regional safety initiatives, providing feedback as necessaryOperations:

Assist the Area management in verifying production by product, maintaining accurate cost and controlling inventory. Validate and match physical inventories, calculate and analyze all productivity and material data. Control and update production diaries for the sites on a daily basis.

Works closely with plant managers/superintendents and clerks to develop analytical and technical skills to improve inventory and production forecasting and management

Consumption Tracking:

Ensures systems are in place to effectively and accurately monitor key consumption variable such as labour, energy and fuel. Analyses results to identify opportunities and concerns. Provide consistent and effective reports for operations management

Financial Management:

Manage production forecast to balance inventories and sales needs to manage working capital impact.

When discrepancies arise, the Production Engineer works with plant management to close the gaps and make necessary system changes

As required support supply chain with balancing inventory and sales needs to manage and minimize working capital impact

Assist in the development and supervision of capital investment projects

Support proper procurement of materials ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of requisitions

Customer Focus:

Support monthly inventory reconciliation to ensure adequate inventory levels to meet demand and assist the logistics, shipping and quality departments to drive loading and product performance

Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Works closely with sales, manufacturing and logistics team
• Works closely with other plant staff, quality and area safety staff

Qualifications

We're looking for:

Required Education: Bachelor's/University Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Required Work Experience: 1-2 years

Required Computer and Software Skills: SAP, TIS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills, process-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills, research, problem solving and decision making Proficiency with various computer applications is a definite asset
• Good written and verbal communications in both official languages
• Good time management, self-directed, uses time wisely, can attend to a broad range of activities

What we Offer...

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Retirement Savings – Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

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