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 Staffing & Recruiting and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Jobot and Granite Construction hiring at this level now.
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General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Plan, direct and supervise workers associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregate or related construction materials to ensure proper manpower and inventory levels are maintained.
Direct assigned work in accordance with area operation to ensure profitability, safe work practices, and environmental/legal compliance.
Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and equipment to ensure operating effectiveness and improve efficiencies.
Manage and Schedule the maintenance of all plant equipment for assigned facility to ensure all plant equipment is up and running in a timely manner and no work is delayed; maintain equipment files as necessary including inventory, repair, maintenance, oil sampling, and servicing to ensure preservation of company investments.
Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.
Assist in the preparation of operating budget and forecasting data to meet established goals.
Inspect work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used meet branch standards.
Provide workers with tools, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Perform weekly tailgate safety meetings and daily “take 5’s” to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.
Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Work Experience
Minimum 6 years experience in plants supervision.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
General knowledge of the materials business.
Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Plants.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of plant operations, including scheduling, production, and maintenance.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of material processing equipment.
Ability to recognize hazards or unsafe work practices
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Team player.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Valid driver’s license.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$105,831.00 - $158,746.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...
Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
Essential Job Accountabilities
Plan, direct and supervise workers associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and distribution of aggregate or related construction materials to ensure proper manpower and inventory levels are maintained.
Direct assigned work in accordance with area operation to ensure profitability, safe work practices, and environmental/legal compliance.
Apply knowledge of production methods, processes, and equipment to ensure operating effectiveness and improve efficiencies.
Manage and Schedule the maintenance of all plant equipment for assigned facility to ensure all plant equipment is up and running in a timely manner and no work is delayed; maintain equipment files as necessary including inventory, repair, maintenance, oil sampling, and servicing to ensure preservation of company investments.
Compare costs and best value of plant equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.
Assist in the preparation of operating budget and forecasting data to meet established goals.
Inspect work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used meet branch standards.
Provide workers with tools, materials and equipment to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Perform weekly tailgate safety meetings and daily “take 5’s” to ensure corporate safety standards are maintained.
Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Work Experience
Minimum 6 years experience in plants supervision.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
General knowledge of the materials business.
Knowledge and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Plants.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of plant operations, including scheduling, production, and maintenance.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of material processing equipment.
Ability to recognize hazards or unsafe work practices
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Team player.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
Valid driver’s license.
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$105,831.00 - $158,746.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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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 Jobot and Granite Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 November 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 Staffing & Recruiting and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.