Case Study: Holcim (leading cement manufacturer) achieves on‑schedule startup and a fully staffed, world‑class workforce with Talogy’s assessment solutions

Finding the Right Mix Identifying the Best for Holcim’s Ste. Genevieve Plant

Holcim (US) built a $1+ billion Greenfield cement plant in Ste. Genevieve — the largest single-kiln clinker line in the world — and needed to hire about 250 employees across high-hazard technician roles and professional/administrative positions. The challenge was to identify candidates who could operate complex equipment, behave safely around significant risks (heights, high-intensity flames, corrosive chemicals), ensure a fair and inclusive candidate experience, and work smoothly with local recruitment partners.

Select International conducted job analyses and focus groups, then deployed a customized hiring system including EZ App, PPQ motivational fit, online resume builder, EZ Schedule, Select Assessment® for Manufacturing (and for leaders), plus Basic Mechanical Reasoning testing. The result: the plant started on schedule, fully staffed with qualified employees, and Holcim credited the selection process as a key factor in that success.

Holcim

Robert Pickering

Human Resources Manager