Director of Operations (Precast Concrete)

Overview

Lead engineering & plant managers to optimize manufacturing and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• value stream
• capex management
• automation
• strategy development
• team coaching

Tasks

-In this role, you will ensure our customer demands are met or exceeded by ensuring cost effective and operationally sound manufacturing of our products. You will lead a team of engineers and plant managers, coaching them to collaborate effectively to reduce costs and optimize production -Controlling input (materials, etc.), labor and freight costs -This role ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in alignment with Oldcastle operational excellence strategic objectives. You will be accountable to the overall engineering and operational budget and costs. You will pursue an area/regional model for using engineering resources -This role will report to an Area General Manager and will optimize our value stream, ensuring engineering and manufacturing excellence while optimizing our value stream for our customers. This position typically has 3-5 direct reports (Engineering Managers and Plant Managers). Coaching and developing talent is critical to success in this role -Capex purchasing, installations and payback tracking -Development of strategy and long-term improvement plans for manufacturing plants to include automation and equipment improvements

Requirements

• bachelor's
• project management
• continuous improvement
• p&l analysis
• strategic thinking
• leadership communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business; Master's Degree Preferred -Strategic Thinking -Leadership Maturity -Major project management / large capex evaluation and management -Deliberative Decision Making -Customer Service level (OTD and fill rate) -5+ years of managerial experience -Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies -First pass yield -Leadership Communication -Optimizing lead times -In-depth P&L analytical capabilities -Man Hours/Ton; OPC management

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Benefits

-Overtime % -30% YOY Increase in turns per truck -Strategic long term plan (5-year) by plant for automation and other equipment -This is a hybrid position located in the Sioux Falls, SD area. -Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs -Highly competitive base pay -Group retirement savings program -20% YOY reduction of MH/T for like product lines -Health and wellness programs -Training programs for leads implemented

About Oldcastle Infrastructure

-Specializes in providing innovative, high-quality solutions for critical infrastructure projects. -Works on projects across various industries, including utilities, transportation, and water resources. -Products play a vital role in the construction of roads, bridges, utilities, and stormwater systems. -Expertise spans multiple sectors, including heavy civil, industrial, and commercial infrastructure. -Known for delivering durable, reliable, and sustainable solutions, serving a wide range of clients from public agencies to private enterprises. -A key player in ensuring project success from start to finish, offering both design and manufacturing services. -Innovative precast solutions contribute to shaping the infrastructure landscape in North America.

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