Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager – Aggregates (Rock Quarry)
Location: [Uvalde, TX]
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at a developing, high-volume aggregates quarry. This role will play a key part in building and scaling plant operations from initial construction through ramp-up to approximately 4 million tons per year over the next several years. The position is responsible for overseeing production, driving a strong safety culture, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective performance as the operation grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enforce a strong safety culture in compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies.
• Support plant construction, commissioning, and operational ramp-up efforts.
• Develop and implement production plans to achieve staged growth targets up to 4M TPY.
• Manage daily production operations to meet throughput, quality, and cost objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and optimize maintenance schedules for fixed plant and mobile equipment to minimize downtime.
• Supervise, train, and develop production and maintenance personnel as the team grows.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Coordinate with drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, and load-out operations to ensure consistent material flow.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of safety incidents, production data, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with senior management on budgeting, forecasting, and capital improvement projects.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in aggregate, mining, or quarry operations.
• Experience with plant start-up, expansion, or greenfield projects strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage or scale high-volume production operations.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and safety programs.
• Experience with crushing plants, conveyors, screening systems, and heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance planning and coordinate with maintenance teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with production tracking and maintenance management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Background in cost control, budgeting, and capital project coordination.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Work Environment:
This position operates in a heavy industrial quarry environment and requires regular field presence, including exposure to noise, dust, and varying weather conditions, as well as active construction zones during the initial project phase.

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