Plant Manager

Cogentanalytics; Mount Carmel Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogentanalytics is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all daily operations of a heavy industrial manufacturing facility in the United States. You will drive production efficiency, manage site budgets, ensure OSHA and environmental compliance, and lead a multi-disciplinary team including field service teams.

This role requires 5+ years in operations management within mineral processing, mining, aggregates, or cement manufacturing, plus a technical engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations management experience in heavy industrial settings (mineral processing, mining, aggregates, or cement).
• Technical degree in Mining, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental permitting.
• Experience with heavy industrial equipment, conveyors, kilns, and packaging systems.
• Ability to work at heights up to 200 feet with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production activities to meet output targets and schedules.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and environmental permits.
• Oversee maintenance programs for heavy equipment.
• Recruit, train, and manage production supervisors and technicians.
• Develop and manage OpEx and CapEx with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure mineral outputs meet client tolerances.
• Coordinate labor allocation with customer delivery requirements.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication

Education

Technical degree in Mining/Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

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.

• 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
• 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