Plant Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to provide overall leadership and accountability for a prestressed concrete manufacturing facility. The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the big-picture performance of the plant, while Production Supervisors serve as the hands-on leaders managing daily staffing, production, and execution.

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This individual will be responsible for creating a clear operating structure, strengthening plant leadership, improving processes, and ensuring safety, quality, production, staffing, and financial objectives are consistently achieved.
This role requires experience managing a precast/prestressed concrete plant.
Primary Responsibilities & Key ObjectivesPlant Leadership & Operational ManagementTake ownership of the overall function and performance of the plant.Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across manufacturing operations.Establish clear operating processes, responsibilities, and accountability.Lead Production Supervisors, administrative personnel, and other plant leadership.Ensure production activities meet established safety, quality, efficiency, and customer expectations.Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Ensure staffing, equipment, materials, and other resources are aligned with production requirements.Provide leadership during operational challenges, production interruptions, and other critical plant issues.Safety & ComplianceEstablish and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility.Ensure compliance with company safety requirements and applicable OSHA, MSHA, environmental, and regulatory standards.Hold supervisors and team members accountable for safe work practices.Identify operational and safety risks and implement corrective actions.Partner with leadership on environmental compliance and other plant requirements.Production & QualityMaintain visibility into production schedules, capacity, efficiency, and plant performance.Partner closely with Production Supervisors and Quality Control to prevent defective product from leaving the facility.Establish processes that improve consistency and reduce rework.Ensure the facility has clear accountability for production quality.Review operational data and identify root causes when targets are not achieved.Drive continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.People Leadership & DevelopmentLead and develop Production Supervisors and other plant leaders.Establish clear leadership expectations and reporting lanes.Create a culture of accountability, communication, teamwork, and respect.Coach supervisors to become stronger people leaders.Support workforce development, performance management, and succession planning.Ensure training programs are developed and consistently implemented.Build a leadership structure that reduces confusion and improves decision-making throughout the plant.Budget & Resource ManagementManage plant budgets and operational expenditures.Maintain visibility into labor, production costs, resources, and overall plant performance.Support capital expenditure planning and implementation.Manage resources to achieve cost-effective operations without compromising safety or quality.Partner cross-functionally on supply chain, inventory, equipment, maintenance, and production planning.Support strategic planning and broader company initiatives.
Candidate ProfileIndustry Knowledge & ExperienceIdeal candidates will possess:Prestressed concrete manufacturing experience.Precast concrete manufacturing experience.Plant or manufacturing operations leadership.Labor-intensive manufacturing experience.Production management.Workforce development.Quality-focused manufacturing leadership.Operational process improvement.Safety and compliance leadership.Budget and financial management.
Education & QualificationsCandidates should possess either:A Bachelor's degree, orAt least 8 years of relevant field or industry experience.Preferred background includes:Minimum 8 years in operations, manufacturing, construction materials, industrial production, or a related field.Approximately 3–5 years of leadership or management experience involving:Safety.Budgeting.Workforce development.Operational performance.Valid driver's license.
Compensation & BenefitsAnnual bonus opportunity.Competitive Salary. xzbcwsv Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.