Plant Manager

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. seeks a high-performing Plant Manager to lead all aspects of operations at a large-scale industrial facility in South Carolina.

You will own the P&L, drive safety and reliability, and steer continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and environmental compliance. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in senior plant leadership within mining, aggregates, materials, or chemicals, with strong budgeting, KPI tracking, and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of senior-level plant or facility operations leadership.
• Experience in mining, aggregates, materials, or chemicals.
• Experience managing capital projects and large maintenance budgets.
• Proven ownership of P&L for a full-site operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and team performance.
• Own and manage the full P&L; drive financial accountability across departments.
• Ensure the site meets or exceeds performance targets aligned with corporate KPIs.
• Direct capital and operating budgets, with oversight of a significant annual maintenance spend.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other proven systems.
• Build a culture of excellence through hiring, coaching, and team development.
• Oversee proactive equipment care and reliability planning.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
• Serve as the site's public-facing leader in community engagement efforts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Large-scale equipment

Leadership presence

Budgeting, KPIs, ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing Plant Manager to lead all aspects of operations at a large-scale industrial facility. This is a critical leadership role requiring full ownership of plant performance, team development, and strategic execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and team performance.
• Own and manage the full P&L; drive financial accountability across departments.
• Ensure the site meets or exceeds performance targets aligned with corporate KPIs.
• Direct capital and operating budgets, with oversight of a significant annual maintenance spend.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other proven systems.
• Build a culture of excellence through hiring, coaching, and team development.
• Oversee proactive equipment care and reliability planning.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
• Serve as the site's public-facing leader in community engagement efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-10 years of senior-level plant or facility operations leadership.
• Strong background in industrial sectors such as mining, aggregates, materials, or chemicals.
• Experience managing capital projects and overseeing large maintenance budgets.
• Proven ownership of P&L for a full-site operation.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Six Sigma familiarity or certification is a plus.
• High mechanical aptitude; familiarity with large-scale processing equipment.
• Excellent leadership presence - confident, communicative, and accountable.
• Proficiency with budgeting, KPIs, and ERP platforms.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related technical field strongly preferred.