Plant Manager

Location: Tennessee

Travel: Up to 20%

Compensation: Reflecting seniority and scope

Own a Flagship Mining Operation

Step into a high-impact leadership role with full operational control of a critical silica site, where your decisions directly influence output, safety, and long-term performance.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base + high-impact bonus

• 401(k) with company match

• Comprehensive medical and dental from day one

• Relocation support available

Why This Business

A well-established U.S. mining operator with a strong track record in industrial minerals, this organization blends operational discipline with ongoing investment in site performance and sustainability. With a growing national presence, the Tennessee operation is a key asset, offering long-term stability and strategic importance within the portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end site operations, owning production, cost control, and safety outcomes

• Drive performance through KPI delivery, optimizing plant efficiency and mining output

• Act as the senior site representative with regulators, local stakeholders, and industry bodies

• Build and develop a capable leadership team across operations, maintenance, and processing

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale mining or heavy industrial operations

• Strong commercial understanding of cost, productivity, and operational planning

• Experience across both processing plants and open-pit mining environments

• Ability to elevate safety standards while improving team capability and performance

Who This Suits

You’re an experienced operations leader who takes ownership seriously. You’re comfortable making high-stakes decisions, leading from the front, and being accountable for both people and performance. You’re ready to take charge of a site where visibility is high and impact is immediate.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.