Production Analyst

Company: Holcim
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

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:
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of this position provides daily, weekly, monthly and yearly production planning, ordering and inventory control of raw materials and fuels, and analysis and verification of plant production, inventories, and consumption of purchased materials to keep in-line with the budget.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and environmental policies by actively communicating, improving, and adhering to all safety standards across work environments.
• Acts as a safety leader in the plant, identifying and mitigating risks through hazard recognition techniques while fostering a strong safety culture for all employees at the Devil's Slide Plant.
• Collaborates as a key member of the plant management team, focusing on plant performance, continuous improvement, and maintaining accurate SAP master data, including daily production reporting, long-term planning, and inventory management of raw materials, finished products, and fuel.
• Manages production planning by overseeing the weekly and monthly confirmation and conversion of planned orders to process orders.
• Handles process order management, including monthly releases, daily confirmations, error resolution, and ensuring timely completion of all process orders.
• Conducts physical inventory audits of cement, clinker, and raw meal weekly while ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring of all production-related materials, including daily 2-hour inventory checks and weekly raw material inventory verification.
• Ensures production vs. consumption accuracy by validating ratios for all HARP functional areas, monitoring factor changes daily, and reconciling inventory fluctuations to maintain accuracy.
• Oversees downtime reporting and reconciliation, ensuring correct heat factors, timely completion of notifications, weekly stop log reviews, and verifying runtime/downtime records to ensure operational accuracy.
• Leads auditing, budgeting, and reporting efforts, including annual process audits, TIS inventory verifications, SAP budgeting inputs, Mid-Term Plan development, and completion of the Annual Technical Report.
• Manages contracts, procurement, and logistics, overseeing third-party services, raw materials, grinding media, CKD disposal, rentals, and contractor assignments while ensuring efficient production logistics. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  
  Education: Bachelor's Degree
  
  Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Mathematics or Accounting
  
  Required Work Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing environment. Understanding of the cement and/or similarly related industry regarding metrics and technical reports
  
  Travel Requirements: Some travel required
  
  Additional Requirements:
  • Data Analysis & Reporting - Strong ability to analyze production data, track trends, and generate accurate reports for decision-making.
  • Inventory Management - Experience in tracking, reconciling, and maintaining accurate raw material and finished goods inventory.
  • Process Auditing & Compliance - Ability to conduct process audits, enforce minimum control standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting - Capable of identifying inefficiencies, resolving inventory discrepancies, and improving operational workflows.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting - Experience in production cost analysis, budget planning, and forecasting material and operational needs.
  • Manufacturing Process Knowledge - Understanding of raw material conformance, cement/clinker production, and operational best practices.
  • Cross-Functional Communication - Strong collaboration skills to coordinate with operations, maintenance, logistics, and safety teams.
  • Attention to Detail - Ensuring accuracy in production reporting, process order execution, and inventory control.
  • Time Management & Prioritization - Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, ensuring timely completion of audits, reporting, and production planning.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER
    • Competitive salary
    • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
    • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
    • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
    • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
    • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
    • Paid time off & paid holidays
    • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
    • Educational Assistance Program
    • Dress for your day 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.
      
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      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.
      
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      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.
      

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