Plant Leader

About the job

The Plant Leader drives safe, efficient plant operations while developing a high-performing team, ensuring product quality, and leading continuous improvement and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability
• Develop and mentor team members to build technical capability and accountability
• Partner across engineering, maintenance, production, and logistics for aligned execution
• Drive process stability, troubleshooting, and ongoing OPEX improvement initiatives
• Oversee capital projects, including planning, budgeting, stakeholder alignment, and execution
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (MSHA/OSHA)
• Establish KPIs, SOPs, and performance standards to meet production and customer expectations
• Optimize energy and material usage while maintaining operational excellence

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience with bulk material handling equipment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Technical knowledge relevant to plant operations; electrical experience or certifications a plus
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and drive continuous improvement

Benefits & Professional Growth

• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage
• Incentive Program
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities

The Fine Print

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job. Click here for MLC EEO information.

About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company's expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business.