Plant Manager

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We manufacture precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products under brands including Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

About the role

The Plant Manager is responsible for overall plant operations, including all production, ensuring employees meet company standards for Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Preventative Maintenance, and Bottom-line results. This role reports to the Site Manager and is based at our concrete manufacturing facility in Tracy, CA.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant manufacturing processes and ensure quality products while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Plan and direct the layout of equipment, workflow, and workforce utilization; participate in procurement of raw materials, supplies, and other production needs.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Review production reports and profit-loss statements.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of all production employees; provide leadership and direction in accordance with company vision and values.
• Inspire, train, and coach team members on daily responsibilities, procedures, or process changes.
• Monitor performance of each team member and provide feedback.
• Work with Site Manager and Production Manager to improve manufacturing processes, ensure product quality, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Plan and coordinate efficient use of employees, materials, and machinery to meet business goals.
• Communicate necessary information and issues to employees and management.
• Perform other duties related to the nature of the job as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years as a plant manager in a similar industry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Prior experience managing people in production, equipment, maintenance, and/or quality control.
• Ability to interpret production reports and P&L statements.
• Strong background in maintenance with an understanding of processes and equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, web-based data management tools, and Internet applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 50 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment.
• Able to perform job tasks in dusty, hot, and/or cold working conditions.
• Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment: earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes, and protective glasses.

Benefits

• 401(k) / retirement savings program.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

$115,000 - $140,000 with opportunity for an annual bonus.