Plant Manager

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $120,950.00 – $161,256.66 Sand & Gravel Plant Manager Bristol and Rosser Plants | Ennis, Texas About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. We are seeking a results-oriented Sand & Gravel Plant Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of our Bristol and Rosser plants in Ennis, Texas .

This leader will drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and ensure reliable product quality while supporting Heidelberg Materials' commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service. What You'll Be Doing Lead all aspects of plant operations across both sand and gravel facilities, with safety as the top priority. Drive production performance, equipment reliability, and operating efficiencies to achieve business objectives.

Manage and develop plant teams through effective coaching, communication, workforce planning, and performance management. Oversee budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and operational improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and company standards while maintaining strong customer service and product quality. Critical Experience 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in aggregates, mining, sand and gravel, construction materials, or a related heavy industrial environment.

Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations with accountability for safety, production, maintenance, quality, and financial performance. Experience managing plant budgets, cost controls, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead, develop, and coach teams while fostering employee engagement and accountability. Experience working with environmental, MSHA, regulatory, and compliance requirements in an industrial setting.

Critical Skills Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to balance safety, production, quality, and customer service objectives. Knowledge of aggregate processing equipment, plant maintenance strategies, material handling, and production planning. Ability to analyze operational and financial data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and change management skills.

Proficiency with business systems, reporting tools, budgeting processes, and performance management practices. What Are We Looking For Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site aggregate operations and build a strong safety culture. Strong knowledge of sand and gravel processing, equipment maintenance, production planning, and operational best practices. Proven capability to analyze operational performance, manage priorities, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Effective leadership, communication, and team development skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes. Commitment to safety, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and industry experience will be considered.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible operations leadership experience in aggregates, mining, construction materials, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment. Demonstrated capability to successfully manage teams, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and business results in a plant environment. Work Environment Regular presence in plant, shop, office, and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and moving equipment.

Frequent interaction with production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and support teams across mul