Plant Manager

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Job Summary

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.

Job Location

• This role will work onsite out of our Romeoville, IL plant.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

• 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
• Must have previous experience leading a steel fabrication/manufacturing operation
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resources
• Written and oral communication skills
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing process and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectations
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods
• Interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise direct staff
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguity
• Computer skills including MS Office
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively implement change
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage conflict
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in education/experience
• 5 or more years in a production management capacity
• Experience with metal fabrication processes
• Metal processing tools and techniques
• Fitting/Welding principals
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings

Compensation

• This role has a base salary range of $110,000 to 140,000/year + bonus.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an 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.