Plant Manager

Sourcing Must Haves

• Industry background:

  • Mining experience required, specifically clay or ball clay operations

  • Knowledge of open-pit mining operations

• Leadership:

  • High-energy, hands-on turnaround leader

  • Experience managing teams of 35-40 employees

  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience

• Financial and Operational Acumen:

  • Full P&L responsibility for ~$17M revenue operation

  • Strong business and financial understanding to improve profitability

  • Experience with budgeting, cost control, and capital project management

• Technical Skills:

  • Experience in clay minerals processing

  • Understanding of cost accounting and financial statements

  • SAP knowledge preferred

  • Ability to lead Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic, Geology, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline preferred

  • 7-10+ years leadership experience in mining, heavy manufacturing, construction, or related industries

  • Preferred 10+ years leadership in industrial minerals/clay environment

• Location:

  • Prefer candidates based in or willing to relocate to Southeastern U.S., especially rural/small-town settings (e.g., Murray, KY)

  • U.S.-based candidates only (no TN visa timelines)

Sourcing Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in relevant field

• Experience in related roles such as Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, Mine/Quarry Manager, Quality Manager

• Previous SAP training experience

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills

• Familiarity with environmental and safety regulatory compliance

Location Requirements

• Position located at Spinks Clay Plant, Southeast U.S.

• Candidate must be willing to reside in rural or small-town environment

• Local travel primarily between plant locations; occasional travel (~10-15%) to Brentwood

Other Preferences

• Candidate should demonstrate cultural fit with emphasis on long-term commitment

• Entrepreneurial mindset with full site ownership and autonomy

• Ability to manage complex logistics and blending processes from multiple open pits

• Strong communication skills for cross-functional and community engagement

• Must maintain confidentiality during hiring process

Compensation

• Base salary up to $170,000

• 20% target bonus

• $900 car allowance

Hiring Timeline

• Target hire date before November 1st, prior to holiday season

• Maintain strict adherence to salary budget and confidentiality during process