Plant Manager

Cogent Talent Solutions • Bethlehem, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the manufacturing facility, including raw material input, processing, screening, packaging, and shipping. This role is responsible for driving production efficiency, managing site budgets, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, and leading a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and laborers. The Plant Manager will also coordinate labor resource allocation in line with customer delivery requirements and equipment work orders, in coordination with the Operations Manager and Customer Relations/Production Manager. The Plant Manager will also provide oversight for the field service teams providing cryogenic services.

Requirements

• 5+ years of operations management experience in a heavy industrial setting, specifically within mineral processing, mining, aggregates, or cement manufacturing
• Technical degree in Mining, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, desired. Equivalent experience in lieu of formal education will be considered
• Practical knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety protocols, and environmental permitting
• Understanding of mineral processing systems
• Mechanical and electrical trade experience, with previous hands-on experience
• Must be comfortable in confined spaces and able to work at heights up to 200 feet with personal protective equipment and fall prevention devices
• Ability to work seamlessly with MS Office applications key to success
• Proven track record of managing diverse workforce teams, resolving operational bottlenecks, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily production activities to meet output targets, product purity standards, and delivery schedules
• Enforce strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including OSHA safety standards, environmental permits, and air/water quality compliance
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for heavy industrial equipment, including conveyors, kilns, packaging systems and transport equipment
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage production supervisors, maintenance technicians and field service technicians, fostering a collaborative, accountability-driven culture
• Jointly develop and manage the plant's operational budget (OpEx) and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects with the Operations Manager to reduce waste and improve cost metrics
• Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure mineral outputs consistently meet specific chemical and physical tolerances required by clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree