Plant Manager
Arcosa Inc. · Louisiana
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Arcosa Inc. (industrial) in Louisiana.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Louisiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 786 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (7+ years)
Typical $109k–$152k, from 207 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Lean 39%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 25%
- New product launch 22%
- Six Sigma 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Arcosa Inc.
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- 2
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Arcosa Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Day to Day
- ◆Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition in alignment with the ARC100 program.
- ◆Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
- ◆Manage all parts of an aggregate production facility to include quarry development, operations, maintenance, crushing, screening, material handling and mobile equipment, subcontractors, safety program, environmental and community relations in accordance with company policy and government agencies.
- ◆Manage the day‐to‐day operations of the group in natural Aggregates Operation in the production of quality material at or below production cost
- ◆Follow established procedures for operating various conventional production tasks to produce quality aggregate material
- ◆Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of employees in the production of aggregate material in a mining environment
- ◆Make decisions that are guided by policies, procedures and business plans
- ◆Demonstrate strong leadership skills
- ◆Manage multiple shifts
- ◆Perform other duties or
responsibilities
as assigned
responsibilities
of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or
responsibilities
as assigned.
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Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Plant Manager for our Amite, LA facility. Plant managers control, direct, plan, and coordinate mining production activities. They have statutory responsibility for safety and are also responsible for environmental impact. They oversee the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and storage of mining plant and equipment. They lead and manage according to the organization's code of conduct.
About You
- •Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 7 years in a Natural Aggregates Operations Management position
- •Experience in managing an Aggregates Operation in the production of aggregate material, preferred
- •Working knowledge and understanding of MSHA regulations and possess a strong personal commitment to safety
- •Knowledge and understanding of aggregate equipment in a mining environment
- •Excellent time management skills: ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; strong planning skills
- •Ability to lead, manage and motivate with a proven track record for creating employee ownership of safety, production and quality
- •Diverse experience with very strong financial, communication, management, organizational, and supervisory skills essential
- •Ability to work extended hours, weekend and nights, where necessary
- •Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- •Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
- •Positive, Team-based attitude
Working Conditions
- •The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
- •The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
Benefits
Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- •Paid vacation and sick time
- •401k with Employer Match
- •11 paid Company holidays
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- •Health & Wellness Programs
- •Flexible Spending Accounts
- •Employee Discount Programs
- •Professional Training and Development Programs
- •Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!
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