Manager, Plant Aggregate

Quikrete – Aggregates; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Quikrete – Aggregates in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Plant Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring top product quality while driving cost-effective production. You will direct a team of 15–20, oversee material flow from receipt to shipping, enforce safety and quality standards, and coordinate with internal and external customers to meet delivery goals and profit targets.

Applicants should bring a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) operating systems.
• Broad knowledge of safety, quality, production operations, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of 15-20 employees.
• Oversee the entire manufacturing process from receipt of materials to shipping.
• Develop and maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers on orders, routes, pricing, and shipping.
• Analyze monthly metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Plant Manager, you will be the driving force behind directing and supervising manufacturing operations at our plant, ensuring the highest level of product quality while optimizing production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth:Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

• As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of 15-20 employees. This includes selection, development, and evaluation of personnel to ensure a technically competent and highly motivated workforce.
• Oversee the entire manufacturing process, from receipt of materials to shipping. You will utilize our facilities, equipment, and personnel to achieve the highest level of product production while ensuring safety and quality standards are met at the lowest possible cost.
• Develop and maintain high plant standards of safety and work conditions, administer safety programs, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including stormwater tests and Pollution Protection Plans.
• Effectively communicate organizational policies and procedures and provide daily direction to various staff functions, including production scheduling, administration, inventory management, order process, and transportation.
• Possess a deep understanding of all manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Analyze monthly metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Stay current with Interstate Commerce Commission and Department of Transportation regulations, as well as customer and government agency specifications.
• Coordinate directly with internal and external customers on orders, routes, specifications, pricing, and shipping to ensure the production of high-quality products in line with profit goals and strategies.
• Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to and documented in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support the local market and make necessary adjustments as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Operating Systems.
• Broad knowledge of business functions, including safety, quality, production operations, accounting, inventory management, cost control/profit and loss management, and shipping.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
• Broad technical knowledge of product and production methods.
• If you are a seasoned leader with a track record of success in manufacturing operations, possess a deep understanding of safety and quality standards, and are looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Plant Manager position. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining and improving our production processes.