Assistant Production Manager

Concrete Industries, Inc., a NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollow core slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels.

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Concrete Industries is looking for a hard-working, reliable, and results-focused Assistant Production Manager to assist in the daily production operations of Concrete Industries. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Assists dispatch operations by working with the Shipping Superintendent with the daily scheduling of shipments to jobsites and relieves the Shipping Superintendent when absent.

Assists the Production Office Assistant with updates to Exaktime and relieves the position when the Production Office Assistant is absent.

Provides oversight and management of the Quality Assurance Programs for the Pipe and Structural Divisions.

Attends job-site meetings and coordinates with contractors and/or project managers on upcoming contract work to ensure product will be ready for shipment.

Maintains and corrects all inventory of raw materials and sellable/finished products through cycle counting and verifying usage with plant Superintendents. Updates inventories through the Lawson operating system with correct information.

Assesses all incoming shipments of received products for quality and accuracy. Informs proper personnel when received.

Works with NEBCO Human Resources and Safety departments to onboard new hires by contacting candidates with the job requirements and details as well as giving tours to new hires of the complex on their first day.

Completes multiple weekly plant walkthroughs reviewing safety, cleanliness and employee engagement.

Orders and maintains inventory of required PPE for all departments. Dispenses necessary PPE to the workforce.

Ensures all fire extinguishers and eyewash stations are maintained and in proper working order.

Other duties may be assigned.

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• High school diploma required; training or education above the high school level is preferred.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated related experience.
• Equivalently combined education and experience.

Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

• Ability to read and interpret contract documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• High level of technical expertise with the ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining good working relationships with all Superintendents.
• Knowledge of construction worksite practices and procedures is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Detail oriented with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to work at all levels with diverse work groups within an organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; bilingual skills (ES) helpful but not necessary.

• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint. Lawson or other ERP/database systems experience preferred.
• Prior working knowledge of construction project management, dispatching DOT regulated commercial vehicles and/or inventory control.
• Mathematical skills and basic mechanical abilities to understand, direct and solve problems.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to handle various situations related to customer relations and business processes.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet business needs.
• This is a confidential employee.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Insurance benefits.
• Wellness program with the opportunity to earn five additional days off.
• Paid time off.
• On-the-job training.

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post-offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

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