Mining Plant Operations Leader

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of a sand and gravel operation under the Area Production Manager. You will lead safety initiatives, manage production, quality, and cost controls, and coordinate mine development, planning, and training activities.

The role requires guiding a salary and hourly workforce toward teamwork and high productivity, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (preferably Mining or Civil) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of plant management experience, preferably in the mining industry.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MSHA regulations and possess a strong personal commitment to safety
• Dredge Operator Experience is required
• Solid understanding of aggregate processing and equipment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting safety standards, production requirements, maintaining quality control and coordination of inventory and product mix levels.
• Responsible for leading the safety, health, environmental programs, guidelines and policies
• Lead and develop salary and hourly workforce to create teamwork and drive a safe and productive environment
• Responsible for the strategic development of cost goals, managing production and quality goals and updated forecasts
• Purchases or directs the purchase of supplies and equipment in accordance with Company Controllers and Purchasing policies
• Responsible for the planning and scheduling of plant activities to include schedule, production and training activities
• Coordinates with others to develop all aspects associated with the Mining Plan and supports constant evaluation and review of mining and process functions, identifying and implementing improvements for efficient material handling, resource recovery, and site reclamation
• Works toward general improvement of plant appearance and working conditions through identified reclamation, housekeeping and workplace projects leading to a more positive business environment to be recognized in the communities in which business is conducted
• Ensure compliance with Company, Local, State and Federal rules and regulations
• Implements and reviews ongoing contracts, purchase orders, appropriations and expenditures requests and initiates Requisitions for goods and services as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Operations management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mining/Civil)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Martin Marietta is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of a sand and gravel operation under the Area Production Manager. You will lead safety initiatives, manage production, quality, and cost controls, and coordinate mine development, planning, and training activities.

The role requires guiding a salary and hourly workforce toward teamwork and high productivity, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.