Plant Manager-Hard Rock

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$140K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of leadership experience in aggregate production or quarry operations.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale hard rock facilities.
  • Background in overseeing diverse production teams and equipment operations.
  • Expertise in driving safety and operational efficiency in mining environments.
  • Familiar with high-volume crushing and screening operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily quarry and plant operations to optimize performance.
  • Manage production activities to meet throughput and profitability targets.
  • Oversee equipment operators and plant personnel to ensure effective operations.
  • Cultivate a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance to reduce downtime and maximize equipment availability.
  • Monitor production metrics and strategize for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate on budgeting and capital planning initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes various health and wellness options.
  • Company-provided truck for personal and professional use.
  • Profit-sharing program based on quarry performance metrics.
  • Chance to grow within a rapidly expanding heavy civil construction company.
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities with a well-capitalized organization.
Full Job Description


About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Plant Manager - Hard Rock to lead operations at a high-production aggregate quarry located in Sawyer, Oklahoma.

Reporting directly to the Director of Materials, the Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall performance, safety, productivity, and maintenance of the operation. This leadership role oversees plant personnel, equipment operators, production processes, and safety initiatives while ensuring efficient and profitable operations.

The facility includes:
  • Five crushers
  • Eight screens
  • Wet and dry processing plants
  • Approximately 3 million tons of annual production throughput

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong operational experience in aggregate production, quarry management, crushing operations, and workforce leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all day-to-day quarry and plant operations.
  • Manage production activities to achieve throughput, quality, and profitability goals.
  • Oversee equipment operators and plant personnel.
  • Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate maintenance planning and equipment availability to minimize downtime.
  • Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
  • Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, production forecasting, and capital planning initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Develop and mentor employees while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience
  • Proven leadership experience in aggregate production, quarry operations, mining, crushing, or related materials operations.
  • Experience managing large-scale hard rock aggregate facilities.
  • Strong background overseeing production teams, equipment operators, and maintenance activities.
  • Demonstrated success driving safety, operational efficiency, and production performance.
  • Experience managing high-volume crushing and screening operations.

Technical Knowledge
  • Understanding of crushing, screening, material processing, and aggregate production systems.
  • Familiarity with both wet and dry plant operations.
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and heavy equipment utilization.
  • Strong operational and production planning capabilities.

Leadership Qualifications
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop plant personnel.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Hands-on management style with a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership while maintaining accountability for site performance.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $140,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Company-provided truck
  • Participation in a profit-sharing program tied directly to quarry performance
  • Opportunity to join a growing and diversified heavy civil construction organization
  • Long-term career growth potential within a well-capitalized and expanding company

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