Plant Manager

Walker Lovell; Tennessee; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary + bonus

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical and dental from‑

day one coverage

Job summary

Walker Lovell is seeking an experienced operations leader to own a flagship silica site in Tennessee. You will drive end-to-end operations, balancing production, cost efficiency, and safety while interfacing with regulators and local stakeholders.

The role requires proven leadership of large-scale mining or heavy industrial operations, with a strong commercial sense for cost and productivity. You’ll lead from the front to deliver immediate impact on performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large-scale mining/heavy industrial operations.
• Strong commercial understanding of cost, productivity and planning.
• Safety-centric leadership improving team capability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end site operations and own production, cost control and safety outcomes.
• Drive performance through KPI delivery, plant efficiency, and mining output.
• Represent the site with regulators, local stakeholders and industry bodies.
• Build and develop a leadership team across operations, maintenance and processing.

Skills

Large-scale operations leadership

Cost & productivity management

Safety leadership & compliance

Open-pit mining & processing plant exp

Job description

Compensation: Reflecting seniority and scope

Own a Flagship Mining Operation

Step into a high-impact leadership role with full operational control of a critical silica site, where your decisions directly influence output, safety, and long-term performance.

• Strong base + high-impact bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical and dental from day one

Why This Business

A well-established U.S. mining operator with a strong track record in industrial minerals, this organization blends operational discipline with ongoing investment in site performance and sustainability. With a growing national presence, the Tennessee operation is a key asset, offering long-term stability and strategic importance within the portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end site operations, owning production, cost control, and safety outcomes
• Drive performance through KPI delivery, optimizing plant efficiency and mining output
• Act as the senior site representative with regulators, local stakeholders, and industry bodies
• Build and develop a capable leadership team across operations, maintenance, and processing

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale mining or heavy industrial operations
• Strong commercial understanding of cost, productivity, and operational planning
• Experience across both processing plants and open-pit mining environments
• Ability to elevate safety standards while improving team capability and performance

Who This Suits

You’re an experienced operations leader who takes ownership seriously. You’re comfortable making high-stakes decisions, leading from the front, and being accountable for both people and performance. You’re ready to take charge of a site where visibility is high and impact is immediate.