Plant Manager Job at Lhoist (Henry)

Plant Manager

Lhoist

Location:
United States , Henry

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Plant Manager has total responsibility for the performance of the plant and quarry locations. Accountable for all plant and quarry operations with overall responsibility for plant/quarry safety performance, production, maintenance, quality, compliance, financial performance / cost control as well as all other production-related activities of the plants/quarries. The plant manager must be a take-charge person that can handle the demands of the operation and continually balance the competing needs of maintenance and production. They must also possess the skills needed to develop a team to manage the plant in the most effective way.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure the most safe, efficient, and economical operation of the plant
Lead and manage the plant/quarry in a manner consistent with the vision of LNA
Lead and manage the output of the plant/quarry in a way that maximizes reserves and efficiently utilizes all plant assets
Establish targets and priorities for the plant/quarry to ensure consistent performance around all KPI’s (production, maintenance, quality, delivery, and cost)
Responsible for the establishment of objectives at the plant/quarry consistent with Company and Corporate objectives
the development and the implementation of a strategic plan to meet the objectives
and the monthly and annual review of objective results
Champion plant/quarry and community communications
Communicate effectively with all employees on all levels
Clearly establish and communicate the vision for the plant/quarry
Serves as the Company’s representative or designates a representative from the plant to serve as a representative in all areas related to the business community, the industry, the surrounding community
the news media and with the local government
Ensure consistent product and process quality
Timely response to customer demands
Establish and monitor overall plant/quarry performance for production and quality standards
Insures that all products produced at the plant and shipped to customers from the plant meet quality and customer requirements
Coordinates with Sales, Technical/Quality, Mining, Customer Service, and Management to assess priorities and production plans and schedules to meet customer orders and shipments for the plants and quarry operations
Budgeting (Preparation, Execution and Control)
Develop and control profits, plans and budget
Prepare initial capital project requests consistent with the operating and maintenance needs of the plant/quarry
Follows spares management best practices
Monitors manpower utilization at the plant/quarry and reviews for approval all requests for increases in the workforce
Leadership/Teamwork and Team Development
Delegates authority to key team members in safety, finance, production, maintenance, processing, quality control, production control, shipping, and other related operations and administrative functions
Coordinate plant activities through planning with other members of the plant management team to ensure plant objectives are met in an effective and efficient manner
Provide leadership and mentoring to accomplish plant/quarry goals and objectives
Provide direction, development, encourage collaboration, and leadership to all plant/quarry staff members
Be a positive leader that encourages cross-functional communication between the teams
Track Key Performance indicators to measure progress of goals
Provide feedback to direct reports on daily projects
Establish processes for SAP including training of team members
Good public speaking skills. Must be able to create and communicate a power point presentation to the workforce with confidence concerning the state of the business
Safety
Drive positive safety culture. Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, environmental, continuous improvement standards and procedures
Demonstrate environmental and safety regulatory leadership
Must comply with company, state, and governmental health, safety, & environmental rules and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Proven leadership, management and supervisory experience on all levels are required
Knowledge of minerals processing specifically clay minerals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to lead 5-Why activities
Proven track record of increasing responsibility and increasing results is required
Ability to plan and direct the work of salaried and hourly personnel and to train and develop an effective workforce
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines
Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meeting all required deadlines as forth by leadership
Knowledge of budget process is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and the desire to following all established procedures are required
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and their impact on operations compliance desired
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software
Must be physically able to perform work assigned
Must be physically capable of accessing all plant/quarry locations
Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Travel up to 20% as needed
High School Diploma or GED
Must have at least seven to ten years previous leadership experience in a fast-paced mining and/or heavy manufacturing, construction, environments
Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and financial statements, including P&L is required

Nice to have:

Training and experience leading Lean and/or Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement in solving difficult problems is a plus
Previous SAP knowledge is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in Mining, Geology, Chemical, Mechanical or other Engineering disciplines is highly desired or equivalent work experience in the field
Master’s degree in relevant / related field
Ten (10) plus years of leadership experience in an industrial minerals/clay experience
Related Industries having worked in the following or comparable previous roles: Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, Mine/Quarry Manager, and/or Quality Manager

What we offer:

comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
paid vacation and sick time
attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service
educational assistance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Plant Manager

Lhoist

Location:
United States , Henry

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
March 19, 2026

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