Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the facility, supporting the vision and values of the corporation. Ensures staff and employees are equipped to meet production and delivery schedules, budgeted cost/efficiency expectations through sound resource planning and provision. Holds self and staff accountable for implementing and adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. Ensures staff is held accountable for the development and execution of all continuous improvement initiatives. Leads and directs local site employee/staff training and development initiatives to ensure robust succession planning.

• Develop, implement and communicate strategic plans to staff and facility personnel
• Ensure compliance to production and delivery schedules
• Develop employees for advancement and contribution to success of the business
• Ensure systems and processes exist in the facility to manufacture quality products efficiently
• Manage budget and cost reduction initiatives
• Lead performance management effort that includes the identification & communication of critical successful factors with staff and subordinates
• Assist in the development, communication and execution of strategic plans; assists in developing a process to implement plans
• Provide leadership in process redesign, productivity, quality and customer service
• Drive performance improvements in all areas including capital deployment
• Create and sustain a safe working environment for the facility
• Establish, communicate and monitor environmental and safety achievement and compliance in plants
• Drive continuous safety, environmental and quality improvements and culture based on current "Best Practices"
• Successfully hire, supervise, orient and train staff in disciplines that will improve performance; provide employees with information, leadership and development, succession planning, and training opportunities
• Establish and monitor performance plans for staff and subordinates; track key performance metrics and hold reports accountable for results

• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage conflict
• Must have previous experience leading a steel fabrication/manufacturing operation
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectations
• Computer skills including MS Office
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing process and procedures
• Written and oral communication skills
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in education/experience
• Metal processing tools and techniques
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguity
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise direct staff
• Experience with metal fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• 5 or more years in a production management capacity
• Interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Minimum high school diploma / equivalent with 5+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments (or) Associates' Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field - Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively implement change
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resources

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

• Health and wellness programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• This role has a base salary range of $110,000 to 140,000/year + bonus.