Global Lead Production, CAPEX & Engineering (f/m/d)

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Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Industrial • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads global ready-mix concrete production, capital expenditure, plant engineering, asset replacement, operating-model development, and continuous performance improvement. Coordinates CAPEX processes, technical standards, health and safety requirements, project implementation, expert resources, and international communities. Acts as the primary production and engineering expert, shares best practices, supports country teams, and coaches colleagues while aligning operational, technical, commercial, and financial priorities.
Summary Generated by Built In

For our Competence Center Readymix (CCR) Europe we are looking for a Global Lead Production, CAPEX & Engineering (f/m/d).

This position is located in Heidelberg, Germany and will report to the Director Competence Center Readymix Europe.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

  • Act as the key expert and point of contact for all RMC production and engineering topics in all areas and regions

  • Own high priority production related initiaves with coordinated leadership, project management, and expertise

  • Globally coordinate the RMC CapEx process (as per the Group CAPEX Guidelines and the CCR Capex Revitalization Program)

  • Support the CCR ReNew - Assets Replacement Program and work closely with countries starting from technical specifications and H&S standards to an actual project implementation phase

  • Lead the ongoing development of production topics for the RMC operating model, RMC wiki, and RMC academy

  • Capture critical topics and steer prioritization to ensure content aligns with company goals and vision

  • Lead the RMC production and CapEx RMC community with communication plans, best practice sharing, and connecting global colleagues

  • Prioritize the production expert group’s resources and focus as required to maximize operational performance and other critical KPIs and objectives

YOUR PROFILE

  • Degree in engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

  • 8+ years in concrete materials or related building materials industry

  • Concrete production knowledge and direct experience with plant engineering, processes, control systems, and staff management

  • Ability to understand the operational, technical, commercial and financial aspects of the business and how they relate to each other.

  • Ability to apply technical recommendations in a pragmatic, hands-on way to the actual operating environment

  • Strong analytic skills and the ability to engage people into a data-driven management culture

  • Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication and project management skills, and the strong desire to work alongside and support our line management with all aspects of continuous Performance Improvement

  • Excellent communication skills to all levels from blue collar worker to CEO in an international environment

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

  • Ability to coach and motivate peers without direct lines of authority

  • Fluent English language skills are required; any other languages relevant to the Europe region are beneficial

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

  • Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany

  • 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days

  • Attractive compensation with profit share/bonusChristmas, and vacation payment

  • Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs

  • JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms

  • Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns

  • Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)

  • Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

  • Canteen with discounted and healthy meals

  • Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car

... and much more.

Skills Required

  • Degree in engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in the concrete materials or related building materials industry
  • Concrete production knowledge and direct experience with plant engineering, processes, control systems, and staff management
  • Ability to understand operational, technical, commercial, and financial business aspects
  • Ability to apply technical recommendations pragmatically in operating environments
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to support data-driven management
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Ability to communicate with employees at all organizational levels in an international environment
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Ability to coach and motivate peers without direct authority
  • Fluent English language skills
  • Additional languages relevant to the Europe region
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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
49,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1874

What We Do

Heidelberg Materials is a global manufacturer of building materials, including cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, committed to leading the industry toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy.

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