Plant Manager

Rinker Materials Career Center; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee discounts

Competitive pay

Job summary

Rinker Materials Career Center is seeking a Plant Manager to provide strategic leadership for our precast manufacturing operations. You will guide production planning, staffing, and daily activities to deliver cost-efficient results while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of plant management experience in precast concrete, strong communication, and a proven track record in Lean methods and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years leading a precast concrete plant or equivalent manufacturing operation.
• Strong communication and professional interaction with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning, staffing, and daily precast operations in a cost-effective manner.
• Track metrics, troubleshoot and resolve operational, maintenance, and quality issues.
• Lead continuous improvement, change management, and data-driven process enhancements.
• Analyze production data to identify efficiency gains and reduce defects.
• Ensure policy adherence, safety programs, and OSHA compliance.
• Motivate and develop staff, encourage autonomous teamwork, and succession planning.
• Maintain product quality through inspections and testing procedures.

Skills

Leadership/people mgmt

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Excel/analytical tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP software

Database systems

Manufacturing software

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Joining Rinker means becoming a part of a team that's committed to making a positive impact. When you work with us, you're not just building structures; you're contributing to the growth and development of communities. As Plant Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing overall leadership of plant operations which includes supporting all aspects of a safe working environment by promoting continuous improvement of plant processes and procedures in order to measure and report results of safety and quality standards. This position also ensures the plant operates cost effectively within customer product expectations and Rinker Material's operating and quality standards.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, a 401k match, paid vacation, holidays, employee discounts, and more.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

• Growth and Learning: We provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth, helping you build a long-lasting, successful career.
• Innovation: Be a part of a team that's shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.
• Impact: What we build today will shape the world for generations to come. Your work here will be your legacy, impacting communities and leaving a lasting mark on the world.
• Collaboration: We value collaboration and teamwork, knowing that the best solutions are born through shared knowledge and diverse perspectives. Join us and work with talented, like-minded professionals.

About the Role:

• Ensure the efficient management of precast manufacturing operations by overseeing the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner.
• Accurately track and record metrics, troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Act as a leader in terms of continuous improvement and change management.
• Analyze data drawn from production reports in order to identify possible improvements to better efficiencies and reduce quality defects.
• Communicate, implement and apply company policies and procedures.
• Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example.
• Encourage autonomous work by empowering employees.
• Develop a training plan and ensure succession planning.
• Ensure the product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
• Administer company safety program ensuring compliance with required training and OSHA safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years’ experience successfully managing a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner with managing internal and external relationships.
• Strong knowledge of production management in the concrete industry or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of large machine operation, construction of infrastructure, and shipping and fulfillment.
• Must have knowledge and experience of implementing Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction, develop and lead a team, provide strategic direction, and inspire the team to achieve key goals in a timely and cost effective manner. Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
• Ability to provide clear and concise verbal instructions along with the ability to listen and ask questions to understand points made by others.
• Mathematical skills and mechanical abilities to diagnose and solve problems.
• Demonstrated pattern of positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and manufacturing/ERP/database systems software.
• Proactive problem solving techniques.
• Possess thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work. Has sound planning skills, knows how to execute against respective action plans.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and ability to travel 10-15 percent of the time to other locations and/or meetings.

We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals who are committed to Excellence and share our vision of a better future. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to some of the most exciting infrastructure projects, we invite you to explore our current job openings and start your journey with us.