Plant Manager

Cogent Analytics; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Plant Manager to oversee a heavy industrial mineral processing facility. You will drive production efficiency, manage site budgets, and ensure OSHA and environmental compliance while leading a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and operators.

You will coordinate labor resources with the Operations Manager and Customer Relations/Production Manager, supervise field service teams, and champion continuous improvement to meet client delivery requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations management experience in heavy industrial mineral processing allowing leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Technical degree in Mining, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; equivalent experience considered.
• Regulatory knowledge of OSHA, environmental permitting and safety protocols.
• Understanding of mineral processing systems; hands-on mechanical/electrical trade experience; able to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to meet output targets and delivery schedules.
• Enforce OSHA and environmental compliance across the site.
• Oversee maintenance programs for conveyors, kilns, packaging systems and transport equipment.
• Recruit, train and manage production supervisors and technicians; foster accountability.
• Develop and manage OpEx and CapEx budgets to reduce waste and improve costs.
• Ensure mineral outputs meet client specifications and quality tolerances.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

MS Office

Safety & compliance

Education

Technical degree in Mining, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Mineral processing equipment

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Direct all daily production activities to meet output targets, product purity standards, and delivery schedules
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including OSHA safety standards, environmental permits, and air/water quality compliance
• Maintenance & Reliability: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for heavy industrial equipment, including conveyors, kilns, packaging systems and transport equipment
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage production supervisors, maintenance technicians and field service technicians, fostering a collaborative, accountability-driven culture
• Budget & Cost Control: 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
• Quality Assurance: Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure mineral outputs consistently meet specific chemical and physical tolerances required by clients

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of operations management experience in a heavy industrial setting, specifically within mineral processing, mining, aggregates, or cement manufacturing
• Education: 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
• Regulatory Expertise: Practical knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety protocols, and environmental permitting
• Technical Skills: Understanding of mineral processing systems required. Mechanical and electrical trade experience required, 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
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing diverse workforce teams, resolving operational bottlenecks, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies