Production Manager

Job ID: 529421

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CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
Join National Pipe & Plastics, one of North America's leading PVC pipe manufacturers, as aProduction Manager and play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to lead production teams, influence plant performance, and partner closely with senior leadership to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, maximizing the efficiency of personnel and equipment, and ensuring products are produced to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on developing teams, improving processes, and delivering results in a dynamic production setting.
Job Location
This role is based in our plant in Colfax, NC.
Job Responsibilities
Supervise all production activities for assigned shiftOrganize and delegate tasks to employeesEnsure that personnel are working efficiently and effectively through follow-up and trainingTeach, advocate, and use safe working practices and require all personnel to observe and use safe working practicesOversee the effective and timely changeover of production linesShop organization to ensure the flow of production and machine preparednessHire, train, direct, and mentor shift employeesConduct routine employee performance reviewsRecommend promotions and demotions of shift employeesDirect shift employees in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S programRecording of shop logs and personnel informationCommunicate problems, etc. with other shift supervisors or department heads as necessaryInitiate all disciplinary action procedures consistent with company policies while establishing and maintaining good working relationships with employeesMeet or exceed goals such as production output, quality, scrap rates, and material utilizationOrganize and communicate between departmentsOther responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent requiredStrong mathematical aptitudeAbility to read and use precision measuring instruments, including rulers, calipers, dial indicators, micrometers, and scalesManual dexterity with the ability to safely use hand tools and set up/operate production equipmentAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform frequent standing, walking, and liftingManufacturing experience, preferably in plastics productionMinimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environmentProven ability to lead, train, motivate, and communicate effectively with employees and managementWorking knowledge of production operations, equipment, material handling, quality control, and safety practicesStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsHands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain production equipmentAbility to follow written safety procedures and work instructionsForklift certification preferredBasic computer skills preferred
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsAn 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.
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CRH Americas Building Products (ABP), a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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