Senior Level Plant Superintendent Jobs
Senior level plant superintendent jobs place experienced operations leaders in command of facility-wide performance, workforce oversight, and the continuous improvement initiatives that drive production outcomes. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Kokosing Construction, Trans Ash, and Shasta Beverages hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsKokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
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Summary:
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Supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities for a wide variety of large, industrial projects focused in Michigan.
- Project types range from Water/Wastewater plant construction (primarily) to factories/production facilities, data centers across a wide variety of industries and clients.
- Collaborating with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, this role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.
- Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage several Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
- Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.
- Assists the Project Manager in creating the Primavera P6 project schedule.
- Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
- Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
- Oversee costs associated with your work items.
- Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
- Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
- 6+ years similar construction Field Management experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
- Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity’s vitals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
- Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
- Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Job Description:
Summary:
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Supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities for a wide variety of large, industrial projects focused in Michigan.
- Project types range from Water/Wastewater plant construction (primarily) to factories/production facilities, data centers across a wide variety of industries and clients.
- Collaborating with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, this role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.
- Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage several Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
- Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.
- Assists the Project Manager in creating the Primavera P6 project schedule.
- Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
- Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
- Oversee costs associated with your work items.
- Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
- Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
- 6+ years similar construction Field Management experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
- Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity’s vitals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
- Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
- Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Senior Level Plant Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level plant superintendent job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned plant-wide outcomes, not just managed a department. Highlight experience leading multi-shift operations, driving measurable efficiency or safety improvements, and developing supervisory staff. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, capital project execution, and cross-functional stakeholder management gives candidates a clear edge over mid-level applicants who have not yet held that full accountability.
Which companies hire senior level plant superintendents?
Companies hiring senior level plant superintendents right now include Kokosing Construction, Trans Ash, and Shasta Beverages, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level typically concentrates among large industrial manufacturers, food and beverage producers, energy companies, and building materials firms that run complex, high-throughput facilities requiring experienced operational leadership.
Are there remote senior level plant superintendent jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are tied to a physical facility. About 0% of senior level plant superintendent openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these tend to be corporate or regional oversight positions rather than direct plant-floor roles. Candidates open to relocation will find significantly more opportunities at the senior level.
What makes a plant superintendent role senior level?
Senior level plant superintendent roles carry facility-wide or multi-site scope, with ownership over production targets, capital budgets, safety compliance, and workforce development. These positions require deep technical knowledge of manufacturing processes alongside the ability to lead managers, set strategic direction, and resolve complex operational problems without escalation. Mentoring supervisors and contributing to site-level planning are core expectations, not occasional responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most senior level plant superintendents?
Senior Level plant superintendent roles concentrate in Food & Beverage and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large, continuous-production facilities where experienced leadership directly affects output quality, regulatory compliance, and cost control at scale.