Production Supervisor

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. The company manufactures 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 Production Supervisor leads a manufacturing production team to work injury-free and incident-free, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality goals are met. This position oversees a team of approximately 18 people on the night shift (7pm–8am) following a 2-2-3 schedule at the Colfax, NC plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe workplace and fosters a safety mindset in all operations
• Follows and enforces all company policies, standards, and safety requirements
• Drives safety excellence through employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively eliminate hazards
• Hires, schedules, and supervises full-time and temporary staff
• Provides coaching, corrective feedback, and administers disciplinary processes, including termination when necessary
• Conducts timely quarterly and annual performance reviews for all team members
• Facilitates team development, skill growth, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
• Oversees process documentation, training programs, workplace safety, and cleanliness
• Ensures production of a quality product and adherence to all quality processes
• Collaborates with Quality Control, Engineering, and Maintenance to improve quality, streamline efficiencies, and reduce operating expenses
• Tracks productivity, efficiency, and budget compliance using lean manufacturing and cross-training
• Ensures adherence to inventory control procedures to meet accuracy goals
• Assists with troubleshooting and resolving production issues
• Performs additional duties as requested by management

Requirements

• Minimum one year of supervisory experience required; manufacturing environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Basic mathematical skills, including calculating percentages and volumes
• Demonstrated leadership in safety and environmental compliance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to coach, develop, and build a strong team
• Strong listening and clear communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to effectively resolve conflict
• Skilled at working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented environment

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Inclusive culture with opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion

About the company

CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises operating in a decentralized, diversified structure. This environment allows employees to work in a small-company setting while benefiting from the career opportunities of a large international organization.