Manager, Plant II
HarbisonWalker International
Pryor, OK, USA
Posted on May 5, 2026
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Manager, Plant II.
The Manager, Plant II is a highly specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance through the overall operation of the plant; ensuring safety, production, quality and capital efficiency goals are met. This role is responsible for having adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, etc).
Responsibilities
- Reports to operations and executive management as required
- Responsible for plant costs and initiates corrective action if needed
- Reviews and directs all aspects of plant quality system
- Controls inventories of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods
- Directs plant safety programs
- Develops and assigns duties / responsibilities to plant management team
- Assesses and reviews performance and provides training to plant management team
Requirements
- Requires B.S. in Engineering or Science, preferably Chemical or Mechanical
- Requires five (5) to seven (7) years refractory experience including operations, service, supervisory and management functions
- Requires interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customers, mechanical aptitude.
- Requires knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operations, Department of Labor and Environmental regulations, ASTM standards, ISO 9000 standards, and Quality Assurance principles.
- Requires computer operation skills (MS Office, QAD accounting system or similar product
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time reaching; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, sitting, speaking/hearing; and less than 1/3 of time walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/crawling, tasting/smelling.
- Lifting: Requires lifting up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
- Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.
- Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving technical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and/or in extreme heat.
- Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Manager, Plant II. This is a challenging role in which you will oversee the overall operation of the plant, ensuring safety, production, quality, and capital efficiency goals are achieved. You will apply strong knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, and resource allocation.