Manager, Plant II
Calderys
Pryor, OK · Posted August 28, 2026
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About the job
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations Team as a Manager, Plant II.
Summary
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.