Plant Manager

Oldcastle APG; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability benefit

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth and internal promotion

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oldcastle APG in Franklin, NC seeks a Plant Manager to lead a production team, manage budgets, safety, and bottom-line results at a fast-paced manufacturing site. The role emphasizes production flow, cost control, and environmental compliance in a hands-on leadership position.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing planning, P&L experience, and excellent communication. Onsite responsibilities include coordinating with multiple departments and ensuring reliable customer service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of ten years of progressive related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is a plus.
• Experience in planning, negotiating and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Solid computer skills and written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production activities and supervise the production process.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and manage preventive maintenance program.
• Control inventory, counts and audits.
• Maintain health, safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.
• Estimate production costs and ensure high quality and customer service.
• Monitor product standards and implement quality control programs.
• Optimize transportation/logistics usage.
• Coordinate with suppliers, sales, and customers to meet organizational goals.
• Ensure the business meets expected financial returns.
• Ensure compliance with local and federal environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

P&L experience

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mechanical/Industrial Eng degree preferred

Job description

Job ID: 523890

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading a production team and managing all aspects of a fast paced manufacturing facility. Daily duties include monitoring daily key point measures, budgets, safety, production flow and material costs. In this role, the Plant Manager will have responsibility and accountability for bottom line results.

Job Location

This is an onsite position located at our Franklin, NC manufacturing site.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and scheduling production activities, and supervising the production process
• Oversees maintenance of all equipment including managing downtime and ability to maintain a preventative maintenance program
• Responsible for inventory control, counts and audits
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, maintenance and environmental compliance
• Estimating production costs, maintaining high quality standards and ensuring good customer service
• Monitor product standards and implement quality control programs
• Responsible for maximizing the use of transportation/logistics
• Working with different departments (e.g. suppliers, sales, customers) effectively to execute the policies and goals of the organization
• Ensure the business meets expected financial returns
• Ensures compliance with all local and federal environmental regulations
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent of at least ten years of progressive related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is a plus
• Experience in planning, negotiating and organizational skills
• Prior P&L experienceStrong leadership skills while maintaining a team atmosphere
• Solid computer skills and written/oral communication

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive 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 a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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