Plant Director

UNACEM North America

Scottsdale, Arizona

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Coaching, Concrete, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Operational Improvement, Performance Management, Plant Management, Productivity Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Stewardship, Succession Planning, System Operations, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Scottsdale, Arizona
POSTED
23 days ago

Plant Director

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Work Location: Operations Leadership Role (Relocation Assistance Available)

Purpose

Lead a major manufacturing operation to achieve safe, reliable, cost-effective, and compliant performance while delivering production, quality, and financial objectives. Serve as a key member of the operations leadership team, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term business performance.

Success Profile

Strong leader with a proven ability to improve safety, productivity, reliability, cost performance, and team engagement within complex industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and process functions.
  • Drive world-class safety performance, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
  • Deliver production, quality, cost, and budget objectives.
  • Manage operating budgets, capital projects, and cost improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and lead high-performing teams through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align plant performance with company objectives.
  • Embed UNA Culture values, reinforcing leadership behaviors, collaboration, and performance discipline.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10–15 years of progressive industrial leadership experience.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, processing, or heavy industry environments.
  • Strong experience in cement, mining, aggregates, lime, steel, construction materials, or similar industries.
  • Demonstrated success leading large operational teams and managing plant performance.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, maintenance systems, operational excellence methodologies, and SAP preferred.
  • Familiarity with MSHA and/or industrial regulatory environments preferred.
 

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UNACEM North America