Plant Manager

CINDER RESIDUALS TEXAS LLC•Fairfield, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Big Brown Fly Ash LLC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Manager to lead the overall operations and performance of our Fairfield, TX industrial facility. Reporting directly to the President, the Plant Manager is the senior site leader responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient, compliant, and profitable operation of the facility. This role provides leadership and direction to department leaders and is accountable for overall plant performance, workforce development, financial performance, customer fulfillment, safety, quality, reliability, environmental compliance, and long-term operational success. The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on leader with sound judgment, professionalism, composure under pressure, and the ability to develop leaders, drive accountability, and build a culture of disciplined execution. The Plant Manager must be operationally credible, technologically proficient, financially aware, committed to continuous improvement, and maintain a visible presence throughout the facility. Work hours may vary significantly based on operational needs and may require early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, outage support, emergency response, or other operational demands necessary to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the facility.

Requirements

5+ years of demonstrated plant leadership or senior operational leadership experience required
Proven experience leading department managers, supervisors, and cross-functional industrial teams
Strong understanding of plant operations, production planning, process control, equipment reliability, safety, quality, material handling, and industrial operating discipline
Strong understanding of productivity improvement, operational efficiency, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, operating costs, labor efficiency, resource allocation, and plant performance metrics
Ability to analyze operational and financial data to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and business decision-making
Technologically proficient with the ability to quickly learn operational systems, reporting tools, dashboards, process technologies, and business systems
Strong leadership, communication, judgment, relationship management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to develop leaders, coach teams, drive accountability, identify performance gaps, solve complex operational challenges, and maintain composure in fast-paced environments
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while balancing safety, production, quality, customer commitments, compliance, cost, and business needs
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and organizational improvement
Willingness to be a visible, hands-on plant leader when needed
Valid driver’s license required
Agree to Drug Screening Panel
Agree to a Criminal Background Check
Agree to attend Company’s Safety Training Program and acknowledgement receipt of such training
Agree to receive, review and acknowledge receipt of the Company’s Information Technology Manual
Acknowledge receipt of Cinder Residuals Employee Handbook
Agree to sign the Company’s Inventions Assignment and Confidentiality Agreements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field preferred
10+ years of industrial operations, manufacturing, processing, material handling, power generation, mining, cement, concrete, or similar plant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for plant operations, site performance, and business execution
Lead, coach, and develop department leaders to align operations with company goals, production requirements, safety expectations, quality standards, and financial objectives
Establish high standards of professionalism, ownership, communication, documentation, and execution across all plant functions
Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, innovation, ownership, and disciplined execution
Maintain a visible field presence to verify execution, support employees, reinforce expectations, and remain engaged with plant operations
Set clear expectations for department leaders and hold them accountable for execution, communication, documentation, professionalism, leadership, and follow-through
Promote consistent application of company policies, safety standards, attendance expectations, work quality, and operational standards across all plant functions
Accountable for overall plant performance, reliability, profitability, and operational excellence
Oversee plant operations to deliver safe, reliable, efficient, compliant, and disciplined performance
Provide strategic direction and coordination across plant functions to align operational priorities, resources, and business objectives while supporting long-term plant performance
Monitor production flow, equipment performance, process conditions, material movement, product quality, inventory readiness, and loadout capability
Oversee management of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, finished product inventory, and loadout readiness to support production and customer demand
Align production planning, inventory availability, and loadout operations with customer commitments and business objectives
Support startup, shutdown, recovery, outage planning, and business continuity efforts as needed
Identify operational inefficiencies, process gaps, resource constraints, and improvement opportunities
Promote data-driven decision-making aligned with company goals, financial objectives, regulatory obligations, and customer commitments
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect personnel, equipment, production, product quality, customer commitments, and business continuity
Own and review plant performance metrics, including production output, uptime/downtime, safety, quality, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, operating cost, inventory readiness, and customer fulfillment
Develop and execute action plans to address performance gaps, improve reliability, reduce downtime, strengthen execution, and support continuous improvement
Develop, manage, and monitor the plant operating budget in alignment with company objectives
Monitor operating expenses, labor utilization, production costs, maintenance-related impacts, resource allocation, and cost control to support financial performance
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, increase productivity, and optimize utilization of company resources
Promote responsible stewardship of company assets, equipment, materials, technology, and financial resources
Support business planning, capital investment decisions, and operational strategy through financial analysis, performance reporting, and data-driven decision-making
Provide strategic leadership and direction to department leaders to ensure alignment with company objectives and overall plant performance
Promote collaboration, accountability, and organizational alignment across plant functions to support company objectives and overall plant performance
Balance operational priorities and organizational resources to support production goals, maintenance requirements, customer commitments, and business objectives
Provide oversight of contractor and vendor performance to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company expectations
Build and maintain productive working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, vendors, service providers, internal stakeholders, and community partners
Communicate operational risks, resource constraints, and strategic priorities to executive leadership while recommending practical solutions
Drive organizational alignment by removing barriers, improving communication, and fostering accountability toward shared operational and business objectives
Ensure plant operations are conducted safely and in compliance with company policies, operating procedures, permits, environmental requirements, and regulatory expectations
Lead the implementation and enforcement of safety protocols to safeguard employees, contractors, visitors, equipment, and company assets
Promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, housekeeping, accountability, and compliance across all plant functions
Take immediate action to address unsafe conditions, operational risks, compliance concerns, environmental concerns, or performance-threatening issues
Reinforce PPE compliance, housekeeping standards, safe work practices, operational discipline, and adherence to company expectations
Support incident response, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-through to prevent recurrence
Maintain operational practices that support company policies, permit requirements, regulatory obligations, and responsible operating standards
Oversee the development, maintenance, communication, training, and consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures across the facility
Support training programs that strengthen employee skill sets, operational discipline, safety awareness, technical competency, and leadership capability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, quality, productivity, cost performance, and customer execution
Identify operational improvement opportunities and implement practical, sustainable solutions that strengthen plant performance
Promote standardization, process discipline, effective communication, and consistent execution across departments and shifts
Utilize technology, operational data, financial metrics, reporting tools, and process systems to support informed decision-making and performance management
Develop and execute strategic initiatives that improve plant performance, reliability, profitability, and long-term sustainability
Optimize site layout, workflows, resource utilization, and operational processes to improve efficiency and long-term plant performance
Support long-term capital planning and strategic facility improvements that strengthen plant capability, reliability, and future growth
Foster positive relationships with the local community and stakeholders, showcasing the company’s commitment to responsible operations
Represent the facility professionally during audits, inspections, customer visits, executive reviews, and stakeholder interactions
Provide regular operational and financial updates to executive leadership regarding plant performance, risks, priorities, and strategic initiatives
Maintain accurate reporting of production, safety, quality, maintenance, financial, inventory, and customer fulfillment metrics
Promote clear, timely, and effective communication across departments to support operational alignment and informed decision-making
Communicate critical operational, safety, maintenance, quality, customer, and business issues to appropriate stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution
Promote reporting accuracy, documentation standards, operational transparency, and organizational follow-through
Perform other duties as assigned by the President or Cinder Residuals Management