Job Description

Job Opportunity: Plant Manager

*Relocation Assistance Available

Company Overview:

Our Client is a leading provider of prefabricated building solutions with multiple locations across the central U.S. As a family-owned business with a 50+ year history, Our Client is dedicated to delivering impactful work in various regions. With a team of 1,300 employees, the company excels in reducing risk, building confidence, and ensuring partner success from vision through construction and beyond.

Position Overview:

Our Client is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee their precast manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager will be responsible for directing and coordinating plant operations to achieve company goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and manage production activities, including the allocation of personnel, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient operations, quality standards, delivery schedules, and budget adherence.
• Establish performance standards, measure results, analyze workflows, and troubleshoot issues.
• Oversee all plant personnel matters, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions, while enforcing company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Implement and manage the corporate safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. Prepare accident investigation reports and conduct monthly plant inspections.
• Ensure the plant meets profitability targets, quality and safety standards, and schedule commitments. Develop and implement continuous improvement programs to maintain a competitive edge.
• Monitor operations, initiate corrective actions, and ensure follow-up.
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement. Develop systems to track and optimize productivity, standards, metrics, and performance targets.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of Production Leads, Quality Leads, and Laborers to meet company objectives.
• Support the Business Development Department with project scope reviews and plant-related estimations. Review production schedules to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Review monthly financial reports and discuss significant variances with the VP of Operations.
• Attend monthly business reviews to discuss plant goals and objectives.
• Participate in annual business planning activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in precast production processes and production management.
• Previous experience in production management within a union environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in general computer skills and Microsoft Office.
• Legal eligibility to drive a company vehicle.

Physical Requirements/ADA Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Capability to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl, and use hands/forearms repetitively.
• Ability to remain mobile for up to 12 hours per day.
• Comfortable working from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts at various heights.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
• Visual acuity for reading small print.
• Hearing acuity for effective communication.
• Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
• Mobility to move around the office as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Moderate to high safety precautions required.
• Exposure to a production environment, including wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions.
• Ability to work outside year-round, specific to the plant environment.