Plant Manager

St Cloud Quarry is a 2M+ tons per year, seasonal granite operation located in Central MN. Forty-team members perform at a high level to produce up to 2,000 tph of high-quality aggregates. Truck and rail loadout can reach 20,000 tons per day.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of an aggregate production facility and may oversee complex and/or multi-site operations. This role directs all aspects of quarry and plant operations, including safety, environmental compliance, production, maintenance, quality control, financial performance, mining activities, inventory management, and team member development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Direct quarry and plant operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, washing, screening, and load-out.
• Develop and execute mining, stripping, reclamation, and pit development plans.
• Manage production schedules, inventory, budgets, and plant profitability.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, shutdowns, repairs, and capital projects.
• Ensure product quality meets customer, ASTM, and DOT specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members.
• Serve as the primary representative with regulators, customers, and community stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent industry, military, or operational experience considered.

Experience:

• 7+ years of aggregate, mining, quarry, or heavy industrial operations experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• MSHA compliance and regulations
• Aggregate processing operations and equipment
• Quarry development and mining operations
• Maintenance and asset management
• Environmental compliance and permitting
• Budgeting and financial management
• Capital project management
• Leadership and team member development
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Effective communication and conflict resolution

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, and pull.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed in office and quarry/plant environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and heavy equipment.
• Flexible schedule may be required to support operational needs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The hiring range for this position is $115,000 -$170,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position. In addition, this role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee.

In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

This is a safety-sensitive role and Martin Marietta will continue to require drug testing that does include testing for cannabis/THC.