Plant Manager

** Plant Manager
** Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt Paid Weekly Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits available the first day of the month following date of hire.

Paid Time Off.
401(k) after 90 days with a 4% company match.

Position Summary The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a precast concrete manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across all production, quality, safety, maintenance, and workforce functions — ensuring the plant consistently delivers high-quality precast products on schedule and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards. The Plant Manager drives a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and employee development in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities
** Production & Operations Management
*** Direct all daily plant operations in alignment with company policies, production schedules, and customer commitments.
* Oversee pouring schedules to ensure molds are staged, prepared, and ready for production as required.
* Allocate labor across production teams to meet incentive efficiency targets and shift output goals.
* Partner with scheduling and dispatch to align product readiness with delivery requirements and fleet availability.
* Coordinate inbound and outbound material flow with forklift operators and dispatch; enforce proper product handling protocols to minimize damage and rework.
* Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory in collaboration with purchasing to prevent production interruptions.
* In the event of equipment failures, non-conforming product, or other disruptions, lead rapid response efforts to protect customer commitments and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
** Safety, Quality & Compliance
*** Champion a safety-first culture across all shifts and departments; enforce OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards without exception.
* Lead safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
* Partner with Quality Control to ensure all precast products meet engineering specifications, industry standards (e.g., NPCA), and customer requirements.
* Drive ongoing scrap reduction, rework minimization, and quality yield improvements through data-driven analysis and corrective action.
* Ensure plant housekeeping standards are maintained consistently across all areas and at the close of each shift.
** Maintenance & Facilities
*** Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment, tooling, and molds are maintained in optimal working condition.
* Identify capital needs and equipment upgrade opportunities; develop business cases and coordinate implementation with leadership.
* Manage environmental and seasonal facility considerations, including energy efficiency and building systems (e.g., minimizing door open time during cold weather operations).
** Workforce Leadership & Development
*** Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled and motivated production workforce in partnership with Human Resources.
* Select, train, and mentor plant supervisors and team leads; build bench strength and ensure coverage plans are in place for all key roles.
* Conduct regular performance reviews, deliver coaching and feedback, and address performance issues promptly and professionally.
* Schedule and lead plant-wide meetings to communicate priorities, performance results, and safety updates.
* Control and minimize overtime while balancing production needs; optimize staffing levels through proactive workforce planning.
* Attend corporate training and leadership meetings as required.
** Reporting & Continuous Improvement
*** Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all production reports, labor reports, and operational metrics.
* Analyze plant performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; implement corrective actions with measurable outcomes.
* Lead or support lean manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
* Develop and manage departmental budgets; control costs and report on variances with actionable explanations.

Qualifications
** Required
* ** Minimum 5 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a plant leadership or operations management role.
* Deep working knowledge of precast concrete production processes, including form work, reinforcement, pouring, curing, and…