Area General Manager - Pipe & Precast

Central Processing; Astatula (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

County Materials in Florida seeks an Area General Manager to lead multisite manufacturing operations, drive revenue growth, pricing discipline, and continuous improvement while ensuring safe, cost-effective plant performance and on-time customer delivery.

The role requires coaching Location General Managers and Sales teams, managing budgets, and aligning operations with quality standards and strategic business goals.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
• Proven experience managing plant operations, production workflows, and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated success with P&L management, budgeting, and financial performance optimization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and supervisory leadership.
• Strong background in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in sales leadership, pricing strategy, and revenue growth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multisite manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are met safely and cost-effectively.
• Oversee plant operations, production scheduling, and capacity planning for on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets in line with profitability targets.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for assigned locations.
• Analyze costs, quality metrics, and inventory controls to improve margins.
• Lead, coach, and develop Location GMs, Plant Ops Managers, and Sales Teams.
• Manage inside and outside sales operations, executing pricing and growth strategies.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Process Improvement

Sales Leadership

Job description

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.

We're hiring an General Manager to join County Materials in Astatula, FL.

Job Summary:

The Area General Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the manufacturing operations, sales performance, and financial results (P&L) of multiple production locations. This senior leadership role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective plant operations while meeting quality standards and customer delivery requirements. The Area General Manager drives revenue growth, pricing strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, providing strategic direction and leadership to plant management and sales teams to achieve business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multisite manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Oversee plant operations, production scheduling, and capacity planning to ensure on time customer delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and profitability goals.
• Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for assigned locations.
• Analyze production costs, quality metrics, and inventory controls to improve operational performance and margins.
• Lead, coach, and develop Location General Managers, Plant Operations Managers, and Sales Teams.
• Manage inside and outside sales operations, establishing and executing sales strategies that support pricing discipline, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Evaluate market conditions, customer demand, and competitive trends to maximize sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Participate in long-term strategic planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.

County Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Base Competencies:

• Production & Plant Operation Management
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Project Management & Product Development
• Work Order Scheduling and Value Stream Mapping
• Financial Acumen & Budget Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sales and Business Development
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork & Team Building
• Safety Mindedness
• Change Management & Learning Agility
• Conflict Resolution

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
• Proven experience managing plant operations, production workflows, and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated success with P&L management, budgeting, and financial performance optimization.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams, including operations, sales, and supervisory leadership.
• Strong background in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in sales leadership, pricing strategy, and revenue growth preferred.
• Track record of effective team development, performance management, and change leadership.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a mixed office, plant, and field environment with regular regional travel. Schedule may include extended hours, evenings, or weekends as needed.

Physical & Work Expectations:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.

The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that's growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.

Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Overview:

Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• $200 Boot Allowance
• Safety focused: GUARD for Life
• Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
• Optional Uniform Program

English: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits.pdf

Spanish: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits-Spanish.pdf

County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.