Aggregate Plant Manager

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials • Cottageville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager for Quikrete Construction Materials is accountable for all aspects of plant performance by effectively planning work, organizing, and leading the plant teams and managing financial metrics while optimizing quality, safety and with respecting surrounding communities and environment. The Plant Manager is also responsible for ensuring strategies to optimize and continuously improve plant performance, production schedules, cost-effectiveness, and building talent succession and people capabilities. This position shall maintain good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of management experience in aggregate mining or raw materials plant production.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and a demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Understanding of aggregate production equipment and processes, specifically in handling wash plant operations, screeners, and conveyors.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, with experience managing supervisors or foremen.
• Ability to manage inventory, production scheduling, and monitor KPIs such as cost per ton and equipment uptime.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Management, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience is often accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of sand, gravel, and crushed stone to meet quality and volume targets.
• Monitor and adjust crushing and screening operations for optimal yield, product consistency, and cost efficiency.
• Implement best practices in preventative maintenance, plant performance, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a new team of operators, mechanics, and supervisors.
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and guidance in troubleshooting production or quality issues.
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and inventory levels to achieve profitability targets.
• Analyze production data to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with senior leadership on long-term production planning and capacity expansion.
• Manage stockpiles and coordinating shipping/loading operations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager