Plant Manager

Cogent Talent Solutions; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Talent Solutions is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all daily operations of a mineral processing facility, including input, processing, screening, packaging and shipping. You will drive production efficiency, manage site budgets, ensure OSHA and environmental compliance, and lead a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and laborers.

You will coordinate labor resource allocation with the Operations Manager and Customer Relations/Production Manager, oversee field service teams, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations management in heavy industrial mineral processing or cement manufacturing.
• Technical degree in Mining, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Practical OSHA knowledge and environmental permitting experience.
• Hands-on mechanical/electrical trade experience; comfortable at heights with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production to meet output targets and delivery schedules.
• Enforce OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Oversee maintenance programs for heavy equipment (conveyors, kilns, packaging, transport).
• Recruit, train, and manage production supervisors and technicians.
• Develop and manage OpEx and CapEx budgets with the Ops Manager.
• Ensure mineral outputs meet client tolerances.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Continuous improvement

Heavy industry experience

Education

Technical degree in Mining, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

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