LB Foster

Plant Manager

LB Foster$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
  • Over 8 years of managerial experience in manufacturing or construction.
  • Experience with LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance across operations.
  • Lead continuous improvement and EHS initiatives.
  • Set goals and foster a culture of accountability and empowerment.
  • Promote open communication and professional development.
  • Analyze KPIs to enhance operational outcomes.
  • Ensure production meets budget while implementing action plans for efficiencies.
  • Direct cross-departmental coordination for customer service and product distribution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day of the month after hiring.
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and no vesting period.
  • Generous vacation plan with 3 weeks of accrual and 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Paid Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Full tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Full Job Description
The Plant Manager will have overall responsibility of a precast plant including the production and delivery of products, employee oversight, management of assets, risk management, and financial performance. Responsible for safety, quality, production, communication, reliability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for the safety of all employees, and for ensuring compliance of all aspects of EHS, and State and Federal regulations.
  2. Responsible for all areas of operation, continuous improvement, and EHS programs.
  3. Establish goals, communicate expectations, and build a culture of accountability, commitment, and empowerment; provide motivation, support, and guidance.
  4. Cultivate a climate for offering information and opinions and providing developmental opportunities.
  5. Responsible for identifying and analyzing KPIs to help improve results.
  6. Ensure production is met within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies for continuous improvement.
  7. Direct and coordinate activities of departments concerned with production, customer service and distribution of products.
  8. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing program improvement.
  9. Report to General Manager to challenges and resolve project discrepancies.
  10. Develop and build teams by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members; identify potential in personnel, and sponsor, mentor and ensure development.
  11. Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations and employees; and enforcing ethical business practices.
  12. Work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Human Resources and Sales to ensure goals and objectives for the facility are met.
  13. Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orientating, training, coaching, and counseling direct reports, and communicating values, strategies, and objectives.
  14. All other duties as assigned.


Education, Experience & License Requirements:

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor of Science, Engineering or Business, or related field preferred
  • 8+ years' experience in a managerial role in a manufacturing or construction environment


Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience in applying LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.
  • Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as group.
  • Strong decision making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the Corporation.
  • Computer literate and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams); SAP experience, a plus
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and production methods.
  • Thorough knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


Competencies:

  • Managing Vision & Purpose
  • Timely Decision Making
  • Managing and Measuring Work
  • Strategic Agility
  • Drive for Results
  • Change Management
  • Leads Organizational Collaboration
  • Motivating Others


The Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company match, no vesting period
  • 10 paid holidays per year and vacation accrual plan (starts with 3 weeks)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Career development and advancement opportunities


About LB Foster

LB Foster is a manufacturing company that produces a range of industrial products, including rail products, construction products, and tubular products. The company was founded in 1902 and has since grown to operate in over 20 countries. LB Foster's rail products division is a leading supplier of rail infrastructure products in North America. The company's construction products division produces a range of products for the construction industry, including precast concrete products and steel piling. LB Foster's tubular products division produces pipes and other products for the energy industry.
Learn more about LB Foster
Size
991 employees
Market Cap
$101.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$7.5 million
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$508.4 million
NASDAQ

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