Production Manager

Job Summary

The Production Manager provides leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations, aligning with the corporation’s vision and values. They foster a culture of safety, promote an employee-driven, hazard-controlled environment, and advise on long-term strategic direction.

Responsibilities include managing the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and cost/efficiency targets, driving continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating predictive/preventative maintenance through the maintenance management system, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The role also involves training oversight and may assume plant manager responsibilities as needed.

• Primary location:
  Sioux Falls, SD; support role for Elgin, IL plant.

• Implement and maintain safety & continuous flow production methods.
• Actively seek, evaluate, and implement process improvements for cost reduction, asset utilization, and team balancing.
• Drive continuous improvement in leadership, team dynamics, and change preparation.
• Sign off on daily/weekly production schedules with the scheduler.
• Establish formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g., safety huddles, maintenance planning, operations meetings).
• Ensure proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainers.
• Design and maintain plant layout for optimal safety and efficiency.
• Utilize Inventory Management Process to meet finished goods inventory targets.
• Coordinate monthly OSHA compliance training with EH&S personnel.
• Lead safety committee activities to promote safety awareness and improvement.
• Oversee overall preventative/predictive maintenance program with maintenance manager.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years of leadership experience in an industrial environment overseeing multiple departments.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production, or related field;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including proficiency with an ERP system and Excel.

• Salary range: $80,000–$95,000
• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

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

CRH Americas Building Products (ABP), a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.