Job Title:
Production Manager

Company: Oldcastle Infrastructure

Location: sioux falls, SD

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Oldcastle Infrastructureâ„¢, 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. Position Summary The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Fosters a "Culture of Safety" for staff and all employees by promoting and modeling an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. Advise the local business concerning long-term-strategic direction. Manage and coordinate the production plan (dailyweekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted costefficiency expectations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. Manage the coordination and execution of predictivepreventative maintenance plans through the maintenance management system for the facility, ensure asset reliability meets or exceeds performance expectations. Holds self and staff directly accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. Ensures training plans for production and maintenance staff and self are in place and followed, promoting key aspects of the overall succession plan process. Assume plant manager responsibilities as needed. Position Responsibilities Responsible for the implementation and maintaining of safety & continuous flow production methods with plant managerResponsible to actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements; to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, matching team strategy to situationResponsible for continuous improvement of leadership; assess team dynamics, prepare for change, promote & develop team pipeline with plant managerResponsible for final sign off with scheduler on dailyweekly production scheduleEstablishes formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g. morning safety huddle, mid-day meeting, maintenance planning, operations & sales & engineering)Ensures proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the businessResponsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiencyUtilize Inventory Management Process (Production-Purchasing Report) to ensure finished goods inventory meets TWC targets for the businessEnsures monthly OSHA compliance training is conducted according to schedule requirements with EH&S Tech and EH&S Area managerEnsures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programsinitiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environmentResponsible for overall preventativepredictive maintenance program for the facility with maintenance managerMaintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practicesOther duties as assigned Education Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departmentsAssociates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelors' degree preferred Experience 5+ years' demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experienceOr any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position KnowledgeSkillsAbility Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resourcesStrong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organizationProven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing process and proceduresDemonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectationsThorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methodsThorough knowledge of company product, policies and proceduresStrong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skillsDemonstrated successful application of managerial and supervisory skillsDemonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skillsDemonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguityStrong analytical and mathematical abilityAbility to operate a computer and supporting software packagesAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to effectively implement changeAbility to facilitate meetings and lead teamsAbility to effectively manage conflict Work Environment Industrial Plant environmentFrequent WalkingStanding (6+ hrs.day)Frequent lifting (up to 10 lbs.)Infrequent lifting (up to 25 lbs.)Max lift (up to 40 lbs.)Frequent climbing of ladders What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsA 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 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. EOEVetDisability