Plant Manager

About the Role

As Plant Manager, you will oversee the operations of a specific plant or production facility, ensuring efficient production, quality control, safety, and compliance with environmental regulations. You will develop and implement strategies to improve plant efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity while collaborating with other departments to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ensure optimal production levels with minimal plant downtime.
• Coordinate production with sales demands and long-range planning.
• Work closely with quality control technicians to meet customer needs.
• Maintain and utilize stationary and mobile equipment to minimize costs and downtime.
• Develop and manage an annual operating budget, including production volume and capital improvements.
• Ensure the plant meets or exceeds the operating budget.
• Collaborate with sales to address and resolve customer issues, improving satisfaction and relations.
• Implement cost-saving programs and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead daily production meetings to review plant operations.
• Proactively ensure the safety of all personnel and activities in the plant.
• Maintain and inspect dust control systems for a healthy work environment.
• Manage waste products and ensure proper disposal to minimize environmental impact.
• Work with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) teams to promote a safe work environment compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support sales and market demands.
• Ensure product quality and consistency with the onsite QC Technician.
• Collaborate with sales staff and customers to meet product expectations.
• Manage financial decisions, including budgets, forecasts, inventory, labor, and capital planning.
• Seek and implement improvement activities to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
• Initiate environmental permits and prepare reports for public agencies, coordinating with legal teams on compliance issues.
• Engage in community relations, outreach, and legislative efforts.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and maintain open communication with division staff and plant personnel.
• Provide coaching, disciplinary counseling, and manage employee relations, including collective bargaining agreements.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and resolve production and employee-related problems.
• Supervise hourly production and maintenance employees.
• Approve hiring, training, status changes, and separations of employees.
• Ensure employees receive proper training and instructions for their roles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; BS/BA degree, Associate degree, or equivalent combination of related field and work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in production, preferably in aggregate, sand/gravel, or asphalt plants.
• Construction materials industry experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of plant operations (aggregate, asphalt, ready mix) and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations (MSHA and OSHA).
• Understanding of business planning and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of drilling and blasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment, and other relevant software.
• Ability to plan and manage effectively using motivation and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Flexibility to work long hours and travel as needed.
• Professional representation of the company to customers, vendors, and employees.

Skills

• Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols; proactive in identifying hazards and mitigating risks.
• Leadership Skills: Decisive support of company objectives, vision, and values; trusts and holds employees accountable.
• Planning and Scheduling: Effective planning of repair procedures, scheduling work, and maintaining inventory.
• Processing Knowledge: Understanding of material flow, crushing, screening, and stockpiling processes; ability to adjust plant settings for optimal efficiency.
• Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication; active listening and audience adaptation.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding key financial indicators; applying financial analysis to strategic decisions.

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Daily operation of a pickup truck.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Proficiency with computerized equipment and technology.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work at multiple sites based on business needs.
• Capability to work in a stressful, deadline-driven environment requiring complex decision-making.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Work Environment

• Both indoor (office) and outdoor (quarry/plant) settings.
• Exposure to heights, moving machinery, dust, fumes, and gases.
• Use of hand tools or power tools may be required.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and humidity; walking on uneven surfaces.
• Physical activities include climbing steps, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, or reaching above shoulders.
• Operation of an automobile within the plant site and on public roads.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $100,000–$115,000 annually. This range does not include discretionary bonuses or equity packages. Compensation is determined based on skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.