Plant Manager directs a plant or production facility's overall operations. Sets and implements policies and procedures that guide plant operations' productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Being a Plant Manager utilizes operational metrics to analyze productivity and set performance targets to achieve production goals. Develops and deploys manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Additionally, Plant Manager develops and implements plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures to meet OSHA and other required regulations. Collaborates with multi-functional plant teams, including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources. Leads or participates in labor relations negotiations and engages with union leadership involving plant operations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. The Plant Manager manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Plant Manager typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
This position requires the supervision and management of Precast Plant employees and plant infrastructure and equipment for the production of structural and architectural precast/prestressed concrete products including, but not limited to, parking garage components, total precast building components, bridge components, stadium components, hollow core plank and miscellaneous precast components
Responsibilities
Coordinate production schedules with the Plant General Manager.
Schedule, supervise and instruct production Foremen, laborers, Q/C personnel, Weld Shop personnel and Yard Crew (including management of Super-Load projects).
Assist Production Engineer with trouble shooting production issues and repair procedures.
Assist Hollow Core Production Manager as needed.
Job code employee hours and approve time cards using JPC Data Manager System.
Assist HR & GM with employee hiring interviews, performance evaluations, disciplining and firing including corresponding paperwork documentation.
Monitor and enforce compliance of OSHA safety standards. Prepare accident investigation reports and document and communicate other safety related issues with company HR Officer.
Review shop drawings for constructability issues and coordinate most economical production methods including formwork design.
Plan, create, and implement improvement programs which give the organization a competitive advantage.
Plan and coordinate required materials for each production line so as to provide seamless uninterrupted production.
Procure all materials required for the Plant via competitive pricing quotes from a minimum of three vendors/suppliers. Maintain appropriate inventory of basic supplies and job specific materials.
Perform general review of all finished product for conformance with shop drawings and specifications.
Monitor and manage equipment (cranes, stressing jacks, boilers, ect.) routine maintenance and schedule repairs as necessary.
Qualifications
Ten (10) years of experience in precast prestressed production processes and production supervision.
Must be an excellent communicator and able to deal effectively with a wide range of personalities to form good working relationships to meet the needs of the organization.
General computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
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