Plant Manager

Western Technologies, Inc.

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years managing a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
  • Strong communication skills for internal and external relations.
  • Knowledge of production management in the concrete industry.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams toward achieving goals.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing/ERP software.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage precast manufacturing operations efficiently.
  • Track and record production metrics and troubleshoot issues.
  • Lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
  • Analyze production data to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Implement company policies and procedures effectively.
  • Motivate and empower employees for autonomous work.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Engagement in leadership and team-building activities.
  • Supportive company culture that values employee input and growth.
  • Comprehensive safety program with training compliance.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
  • Ensure the efficient management of precast manufacturing operations by overseeing the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner.
  • Accurately track and record metrics, troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
  • Act as a leader in terms of continuous improvement and change management.
  • Analyze data drawn from production reports in order to identify possible improvements to better efficiencies and reduce quality defects.
  • Communicate, implement and apply company policies and procedures.
  • Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example.
  • Encourage autonomous work by empowering employees.
  • Develop a training plan and ensure succession planning.
  • Ensure the product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
  • Administer company safety program ensuring compliance with required training and OSHA safety procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5 plus years' experience successfully managing a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner with managing internal and external relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of production management in the concrete industry or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of large machine operation, construction of infrastructure, and shipping and fulfillment.
  • Must have knowledge and experience of implementing Lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide direction, develop and lead a team, provide strategic direction, and inspire the team to achieve key goals in a timely and cost effective manner. Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
  • Ability to provide clear and concise verbal instructions along with the ability to listen and ask questions to understand points made by others.
  • Mathematical skills and mechanical abilities to diagnose and solve problems.
  • Demonstrated pattern of positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and manufacturing/ERP/database systems software.
  • Proactive problem solving techniques.
  • Possess thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work. Has sound planning skills, knows how to execute against respective action plans.
  • Must have a valid drivers' license and ability to travel 10-15 percent of the time to other locations and/or meetings.

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