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Plant Manager roles at U.S. manufacturing facilities qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers are available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Operations leadership experience and a relevant degree strengthen your sponsorship case significantly.
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Martin Marietta is looking for a Plant Manager to lead operations of our Des Moines Portable Crew. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll oversee safety, production, quality, and community relations — ensuring that the quarry continues to supply the essential materials that build Iowa’s future.
Location:
This position will be based out of Winterset, IA but will travel through Central Iowa and Eastern Nebraska to assist other plants with active production needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead safety programs and training, promoting Martin Marietta’s Guardian Angel culture.
- Responsible for leading the safety, health, environmental programs, guidelines and policies.
- Lead and develop salary and hourly workforce to create teamwork and drive a safe and productive environment.
- Ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Leads operations to established production, safety, and environmental objectives and metrics.
- Responsible for the planning and scheduling of plant activities to include scheduling, production and training activities.
- Responsible for production forecasting and budgeting with P and L oversight.
- Complete daily production, safety and maintenance reports accurately.
- Responsible for maintaining quality of all products.
- Maintain housekeeping and appearance standards as established.
- Assist with equipment repairs and housekeeping as needed.
- Manage multiple tasks and prioritizing for production needs.
- Perform all activities in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Skills:
- Production process and methods
- Quality control methods
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Safety focus
- Environmental regulations
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource management
- Leadership
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations
- A valid US driver’s license
Work Environment
This job operates frequently in a maintenance and operations environment in a surface mine location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, working from an elevated position and the ability to drive.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Description
Martin Marietta is looking for a Plant Manager to lead operations of our Des Moines Portable Crew. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll oversee safety, production, quality, and community relations — ensuring that the quarry continues to supply the essential materials that build Iowa’s future.
Location:
This position will be based out of Winterset, IA but will travel through Central Iowa and Eastern Nebraska to assist other plants with active production needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead safety programs and training, promoting Martin Marietta’s Guardian Angel culture.
- Responsible for leading the safety, health, environmental programs, guidelines and policies.
- Lead and develop salary and hourly workforce to create teamwork and drive a safe and productive environment.
- Ensure compliance with company, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Leads operations to established production, safety, and environmental objectives and metrics.
- Responsible for the planning and scheduling of plant activities to include scheduling, production and training activities.
- Responsible for production forecasting and budgeting with P and L oversight.
- Complete daily production, safety and maintenance reports accurately.
- Responsible for maintaining quality of all products.
- Maintain housekeeping and appearance standards as established.
- Assist with equipment repairs and housekeeping as needed.
- Manage multiple tasks and prioritizing for production needs.
- Perform all activities in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
Skills:
- Production process and methods
- Quality control methods
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Safety focus
- Environmental regulations
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource management
- Leadership
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations
- A valid US driver’s license
Work Environment
This job operates frequently in a maintenance and operations environment in a surface mine location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, working from an elevated position and the ability to drive.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Plant Manager
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to define minimum qualifications before advertising. Make sure your degree field and years of supervisory manufacturing experience align exactly with the posted job requirements, or USCIS can reject the I-140 petition.
Target manufacturers with existing PERM history
Large-scale food, automotive, chemical, and aerospace manufacturers file PERM most frequently for Plant Manager roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored this specific occupation before approaching HR.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Search Plant Manager roles filtered by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with active PERM filing records for operations roles, so you target companies already prepared to sponsor rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Verify your wage level before negotiating an offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search assigns a prevailing wage level to your Plant Manager title based on duties and location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level, or DOL will deny the Labor Condition Application and stall your green card process entirely.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, filing under EB-2 can shorten your wait in most countries. If you hold a bachelor's degree and substantial experience, EB-3 is the reliable path. The employer's attorney makes this call during the PERM job order drafting stage.
Confirm the employer uses E-Verify before accepting an offer
Some manufacturers, especially smaller or regional facilities, haven't enrolled in E-Verify. While not always mandatory for PERM, E-Verify enrollment signals an employer's infrastructure for sponsorship compliance and reduces delays during I-9 verification after your green card approval.
Green Card Plant Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Plant Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Plant Manager positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer drafts the job requirements. If the role genuinely requires an advanced degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field, EB-2 applies. If a bachelor's degree plus progressive supervisory experience is the actual minimum, EB-3 is the appropriate category. The employer's immigration attorney determines this during PERM job order preparation.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Plant Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two-year initial term and annual lottery uncertainty. PERM green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside China and India. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What makes a manufacturing employer willing to sponsor a Plant Manager's green card?
Employers sponsor when they can't find a qualified U.S. worker who meets the documented minimum requirements. For Plant Manager roles, this often applies to highly specialized environments, such as regulated pharmaceutical facilities, precision aerospace production lines, or automated food processing plants, where the combination of technical credentials and supervisory experience is genuinely scarce domestically.
How can I find Plant Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Plant Manager openings by employers with confirmed PERM filing history, so you're not wasting interviews on companies that have never sponsored. Targeting employers who have previously completed PERM for operations roles dramatically shortens your search because their legal and HR teams already understand the process and costs involved.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Changing employers generally restarts the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to a specific employer and position. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you may have portability rights under AC21 if you move to a same-or-similar occupational role and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. Consult a qualified immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.