Plant Manager

Plant Manager San Antonio, TX

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.

We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters | Together We Can Do Great Things | This Is More Than a Job

Position Overview

The Plant Manager oversees the daily operations of cement plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable production. This role provides leadership across operations, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance, and financial performance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Plant Manager leads plant leadership teams to achieve production targets, maintain product quality, and align operational performance with business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily plant operations to ensure optimal productivity, cost control, and consistent product quality.
• Oversee and enforce all plant safety programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, MSHA regulations, and applicable health and safety laws.
• Review and direct maintenance planning, including preventive maintenance, to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime and costs.
• Develop short- and long-term production plans to align materials, equipment, staffing, and production requirements.
• Coordinate with sales and commercial teams to ensure product availability and support annual business planning efforts.
• Oversee plant expansions, capital projects, and system modifications, coordinating internal teams and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel.
• Manage plant budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage plant operations, resources, and personnel effectively.
• Strong financial management and budget control skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and plant reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of plant management experience in cement manufacturing required.
• Strong knowledge of cement production processes and plant equipment required.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations required.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to communicate company vision, mission, and values and align plant goals and KPIs accordingly.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, professionalism, and effective leadership presence.
• Commitment to serving and developing others while building trust and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.

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Company: Zachry

Position: Plant Manager

Req #: 10954302

Date Posted: March 24, 2026

Location: 11551 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio,
US,
TX,
78216

Job Category: Plant Management