Summary
The Plant Manager is responsible for the full operational performance and compliance of the assigned site, with oversight across safety, environmental adherence, production, quality, community relations, and internal/external stakeholder coordination. This role requires a disciplined leader who prioritizes planning, consistent execution, and operational excellence. The Plant Manager works in close collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Safety/Environmental, Sales, and Finance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with all legal and regulatory standards including MSHA, OSHA, permit conditions, and air/water quality requirements.
Enforce all safety policies and procedures; mitigate or correct unsafe actions, conditions, or behaviors.
Provide technical guidance to site foremen and Material/Operations Managers on production and operational matters.
Oversee and optimize stripping, mining, crushing, and reclamation plans to ensure cost-effective execution.
Maintain material quality above customer expectations; address deviations promptly.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external sales teams to align production output with demand and scheduling requirements.
Deliver performance reports to site leadership outlining operating efficiencies and key performance indicators.
Prepare and present monthly financial summaries for review with location leadership.
Lead permit coordination, mine planning, aggregate production scheduling, and collaborate daily with the Aggregate Division GM.
Oversee multiple locations within the Chico Division, with primary emphasis on the Hallwood site.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requiremants
Demonstrated commitment to safety as a core operating principle
Prior supervisory/leadership experience
Working knowledge of crushing, washing, aggregates, and asphalt production operations
Familiarity with mine planning, stripping, and extraction practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy
Strong planning, organizational, supervisory, communication, and observational skills
Valid drivers license in good standing
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and functional testing.