Plant Manager

Objectives:

Is responsible for the health and safety within the plant operations. Will provide the plant organization with leadership, guidance, strategic planning and execution in the short term and long-term operation of the plant to ensure that defined goals of the plant are achieved and sustained.

Organization Structure:

The Plant Manager oversees the Production, Maintenance, Quarrying, Quality, and Purchasing functions within the plant and reports directly to the Vice President.

Nature and Scope

• Responsible for the day-to-day performance and overall management of the plant.

• Ensures the health and safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.

• Accountable for monthly and annual performance against the approved operating budget and forecasts.

• Partners with all department managers to identify and implement strategic plans for continuous operational improvement.

• Ensures adherence to Eagle Materials’ corporate manufacturing doctrines and operating standards.

• Maintains full compliance with all governmental regulations, permits, and environmental requirements.

• Develops and manages monthly and annual cost forecasts for the plant.

• Oversees employee development and succession planning initiatives across all departments.

• Coaches, counsels, and supports direct reports on performance and behavioral issues, serving as a visible role model for leadership and integrity.

• Collaborates with Maintenance and Production teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational and mechanical issues.

• Implements and maintains a positive employee relations environment designed to maximize productivity and engagement.

• Reviews operating performance to ensure conformance with schedules, cost, quality, and inventory targets; develops corrective actions when needed.

• Ensures timely execution of all action plans and achievement of results.

• Balances priorities across safety, quality, environmental compliance, production, and cost objectives.

• Promotes continuous environmental performance improvement, consistent with the Eagle Environmental Policy.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Achievement of production and shipping commitments.

• Attainment of product quality standards (MQOs).

• Compliance with budgetary and forecasted cost targets.

• Operation within all applicable environmental permits (air, water, waste).

• Maintenance of outstanding safety performance, measured through MSHA incidence rate, S&S citations, and internal safety metrics.

• Completion of annual training and development plan goals for plant personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; Master’s in Business or Engineering preferred.

• Ideal candidate needs to have a good foundation in maintenance.

• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.

• Strong computer proficiency and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated follow-through and accountability.

• Prior cement manufacturing experience required.