Job Opportunity: Plant Manager*Relocation Assistance AvailablePosition 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.
