Quarry Manager (Carson, VA)

Chaney Enterprises; Carson (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaney Enterprises is looking for an experienced Quarry Manager to lead the daily operations at an aggregate facility in Virginia. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient production processes, supervising teams, and meeting production targets.

The ideal candidate understands aggregate production and has a strong safety management background. Key responsibilities include monitoring operational performance and promoting a safety-first culture.

Opportunity for leadership and impact in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quarry, mining, or heavy materials operations.
• Strong understanding of production processes.
• Ability to lead teams and enforce safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily aggregate production and ensure targets are met.
• Promote a safety-first culture and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor production output and assist in operational planning.

Skills

Aggregate production knowledge

Safety management

Leadership

Job description

Chaney Enterprises is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to oversee daily operations at one of our aggregate facilities. This role is responsible for leading production activities, maintaining a strong safety culture, and ensuring efficient operation of equipment and plant systems.

We are looking for a hands‑on operations leaderwho understands aggregate production and enjoys leading crews, building and improving processes, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

If you currently work in quarry, mining, or heavy materials operations and are ready to take ownership of production performance and team leadership, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Own

Production Operations

• Supervise daily aggregate production including drilling, blasting coordination, crushing, screening, stockpiling, and material handling
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency
• Coordinate production schedules with plant operations, maintenance teams, and contractors

Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce a strong safety‑first culture
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety programs
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and reinforce safe operating practices
• Lead and supervise plant and equipment operators
• Train and mentor team members to strengthen operational skills and safety awareness
• Support performance management and address employee concerns when necessary

Operational Performance

• Monitor production output, equipment utilization, and operational metrics
• Assist in developing operational plans that improve productivity and reliability
• Ensure aggregate inventory levels align with production goals and sales demand