Plant Manager

Granite Mountain Quarries is a leading provider of quality aggregate materials in Central Arkansas. We are committed to safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility in all aspects of our operations. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations for our Plant 1 location in Little Rock, AR. Compensation commensurate with experience and benefits package includes industry leading health and wellness coverage along with 401k matching and profit sharing.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Plant 1 Quarry and Rail operations, ensuring safe and efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of materials. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage people, budgets, and production targets effectively.

What You'll Do

Promote Safety. Take an active role prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all GMQ policies and procedures.

Organize and Plan Production. Plan the daily operation scheduling of plant production to ensure optimal utilization of the plant and equipment, personnel and inventory requirements, and work procedures in regards to stripping, mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping. Maintain responsibility for all aspects of site planning and pit development.

Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building, and supervision to all employees at the plant in order to support the operational function of the business. Work cross-functionally with HR to recruit new employees, provide merit increases, perform disciplinary actions, and evaluate the performance of employees in order to develop talent.

Monitor Processes and Materials. Analyze production and quality control to ensure a quality product for our customers. Establish production KPIs and monitor operational reports to ensure best practices in extraction, processing, stockpiling, and re-handling to keep products within target specifications.

Ensure Economic Profit. Maintain responsibility for management of financial decisions for the plant, including budgets, forecasts, inventory management, and labor and capital planning. Ensure adherence to all budgets and financial goals. Identify improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency across the plant.

Maintain Compliance. Build a strong safety culture in order to ensure the plant is in compliance with GMQ's safety, operations, and environmental policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need

Safety-Oriented. Foster a strong safety culture in all endeavors and consistently champion the highest standards for the well-being of people and the preservation of the environment.

Core Value Alignment. Upholds the highest ethical standards by demonstrating unwavering integrity and honesty in all business dealings. Actively promotes and lives out the company's core values, fosters a culture of accountability for oneself and others, and consistently honors promises and commitments. Values and participates in respectful constructive feedback and is willing to embrace change in their own leadership style to best meet the needs of those direct reports whom they serve.

Experience. 5-7 years of experience in managing an aggregate processing facility at volumes over 1M tons annually. Consideration given to experience with granite or like deposit and rail loading and logistics within the plant.

Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and guidance to employees, both direct and indirect reports. Must be able to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships.

Operational Knowledge. Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rock mining and equipment, MSHA regulations, engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes.

Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.

Financial Knowledge. Must possess knowledge and experience leading financial performance to established targets.

Computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with payroll, PO, and back office financial systems.

Flexibility. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Granite Mountain Quarries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact ApplicantAssist@gmqrock.com or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.