Plant Manager

Role summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for guiding a cement manufacturing facility toward safe, dependable, cost-efficient, and fully compliant performance, while also delivering on production, quality, and financial goals. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

What success looks like

The ideal candidate is a strong and effective leader with a demonstrated record of improving safety, output, equipment reliability, cost results, and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all plant functions, including production, maintenance, quality, and process operations.
• Champion safe working practices, environmental compliance, and a culture of operational excellence.
• Deliver against targets for production volume, operating cost, product quality, and budget adherence.
• Administer plant budgets, lead capital initiatives, and implement cost-reduction measures.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, support succession planning, and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure daily operations and leadership practices remain aligned with company values and business priorities.
• Reinforce UNA culture values through leadership behavior, collaboration, and strong performance discipline.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Overall experience of 10 to 15 years, with at least 10 years in leadership positions.
• Background in cement, mining, aggregates, lime, steel, or another comparable heavy-industry setting.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations, budgeting, plant maintenance, operations, and SAP.

Reporting line

This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).