Plant Manager

Job Description

A leading performance materials company is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with experience in industrial or manufacturing environments and strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Working collaboratively, the new leader will drive operational success by managing teams, optimizing processes, and meeting production goals while supporting safety initiatives, budget compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $115,000-$175,000 + 20% bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K - company match
• Company vehicle

Location: Crane, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise department managers for the operation.
• Effectively and economically meet safe production, product quality, and operating requirements according to company policies and procedures in a sustainable manner.
• Oversee the preparation and review of and compliance with the annual plant operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage to completion majority of capital improvement projects.
• Assist in the development of short and long-range goals and objectives for the operation.
• Drive the implementation of operational excellence initiatives that will lead to world-class results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred but equivalent job experiences will be considered
• Master's Degree in Business, Business Administration, or related field is a plus
• Must have 5+ years of Plant Management experience in mining or heavy industrial (cement, limestone, sand, silica clay, or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management
• Must be knowledgeable of industrial management, mining, or processing methods and procedures
• Must be skilled in addressing personnel issues
• Must be able to develop and sustain an atmosphere of cooperation between salaried and hourly employees, customers, and community leaders while maintaining the objectives of the operation
• Skilled in advanced (Lean) manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of accounting systems and financial management analysis is important
• Knowledge of mining and processing of industrial minerals preferred
• Basic knowledge of the function of mineral processing equipment preferred
• Lean and Maintenance Excellence experience preferred
• Must have the creative ability to recognize and solve complex operational problems and develop innovative solutions to the operation's needs
• Strong organizational and human relations skills to effectively interact with internal and external
• parties
• Must be an effective communicator both verbal and written

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Robert Fragoso
Senior Search Director - Murray Technical

Specializing in matching talent with exciting opportunities in Engineering, Technical Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management Supply Chain, and IT.

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