Plant Manager: Asphalt Production & Safety Leader

Ergon, Inc.; Millburn (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Standard is seeking a Plant Manager for its Mercer, PA facility. The role oversees day-to-day operations, directs the plant team, and ensures production targets in asphalt emulsions and related products.

You will lead safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance while driving efficiency and cost control. The Plant Manager will coordinate schedules, manage budgets, and foster a safe, compliant production environment in an outdoor plant setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years in management and/or leadership position.
• Minimum of five (5) years in construction, manufacturing, or production.
• Basic understanding of chemical and mechanical engineering.
• Solid math and reading skills, and the ability to understand technical manuals.
• Aptitude for learning new tasks and skills.
• Education in business, engineering, trades, or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory functions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises all plant personnel
• Determines personnel schedules and coordination of work
• Ensures product compliance with all company and all governmental agency (local, state, and federal) regulations
• Ensures environmental compliance with all company and all governmental agency (local, state, and federal) regulations
• Plans and oversees all preventative maintenance, maintenance projects, repairs, and contractors
• Works to achieve annual budget and control plant costs
• Follows and promotes all safety policies and practices
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Management experience

Construction/manufacturing experience

Chemical/Mechanical engineering basics

Math and reading skills

Learning agility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Education in business, engineering, trades

Basic knowledge of laboratory functions

Job description

Russell Standard is seeking a Plant Manager for its Mercer, PA facility. The role oversees day-to-day operations, directs the plant team, and ensures production targets in asphalt emulsions and related products.

You will lead safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance while driving efficiency and cost control. The Plant Manager will coordinate schedules, manage budgets, and foster a safe, compliant production environment in an outdoor plant setting.