Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials; Ennis, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials seeks a Sand & Gravel Plant Manager to oversee Bristol and Rosser plants in Ennis, Texas. Lead safety-first operations, drive production, maintain equipment reliability, and manage budgets to ensure cost-effective performance and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 7+ years in aggregates/mining leadership, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong coaching abilities across teams at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible operations leadership in aggregates/mining or related industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations across sand and gravel facilities with safety as top priority.
• Drive production performance, equipment reliability, and operating efficiency to meet business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $120,950.00 – $161,256.66 Sand & Gravel Plant Manager Bristol and Rosser Plants | Ennis, Texas

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

We are seeking a results-oriented Sand & Gravel Plant Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of our Bristol and Rosser plants in Ennis, Texas. This leader will drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and ensure reliable product quality while supporting Heidelberg Materials' commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead all aspects of plant operations across both sand and gravel facilities, with safety as the top priority. Drive production performance, equipment reliability, and operating efficiencies to achieve business objectives. Manage and develop plant teams through effective coaching, communication, workforce planning, and performance management. Oversee budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and operational improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company standards while maintaining strong customer service and product quality.

Critical Experience

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in aggregates, mining, sand and gravel, construction materials, or a related heavy industrial environment. Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations with accountability for safety, production, maintenance, quality, and financial performance. Experience managing plant budgets, cost controls, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead, develop, and coach teams while fostering employee engagement and accountability. Experience working with environmental, MSHA, regulatory, and compliance requirements in an industrial setting.

Critical Skills

Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to balance safety, production, quality, and customer service objectives. Knowledge of aggregate processing equipment, plant maintenance strategies, material handling, and production planning. Ability to analyze operational and financial data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills. Proficiency with business systems, reporting tools, budgeting processes, and performance management practices.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site aggregate operations and build a strong safety culture. Strong knowledge of sand and gravel processing, equipment maintenance, production planning, and operational best practices. Proven capability to analyze operational performance, manage priorities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Effective leadership, communication, and team development skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes. Commitment to safety, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and industry experience will be considered. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible operations leadership experience in aggregates, mining, construction materials, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment. Demonstrated capability to successfully manage teams, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and business results in a plant environment.

Work Environment

Regular presence in plant, shop, office, and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and moving equipment. Frequent interaction with production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and support teams across multiple locations. Periodic travel between operating sites and participation in on-call or extended work schedules as business needs require.

Physical Demands of the Job

Regularly walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate uneven surfaces throughout plant, mining, and operational areas. Frequently inspect equipment, conduct field observations, and move throughout indoor and outdoor work environments in varying weather conditions. Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 25 pounds and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through digital platforms, and perform work requiring close and distance vision. Ability to respond to operational issues and emergencies that may require extended periods of walking, standing, or working in active production environments.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.