Plant Manager

NxT Level

$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Minimum of 3 years in precast production and management
  • Preferred experience in a union production environment
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
  • Eligible to drive a company vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage production activities for efficient operations
  • Establish performance standards and analyze workflows
  • Oversee personnel management including hiring and training
  • Implement and manage safety programs and compliance
  • Ensure profitability and quality standards are met
  • Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement
  • Coordinate with production and quality leads to meet objectives

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Supportive family-owned company culture
  • Opportunity for career growth in a stable industry
  • Health and safety compliance focus
  • Engagement in annual business planning activities
Full Job Description
Job Opportunity: Plant Manager

*Relocation Assistance Available

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.

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