Plant Manager

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Peachland (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Disability benefits

Job summary

The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is seeking a Plant Manager for our Peachland, North Carolina facility in the Charlotte area. You will lead two shifts, coordinate all plant operations, and drive safety, quality, service and financial results across production, maintenance, delivery, quality control, and administration.

You will partner with Sales to meet customer needs, build a strong plant team, and ensure timely product delivery while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• A four-year college degree is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with maintenance and engineering staff.
• Proven ability to build, mentor and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with customer-focused accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for plant operations across production, maintenance, delivery, quality, and admin functions.
• Own plant P&L performance and resources to meet production, quality, service, and cost targets.
• Drive production performance to or above targets and pursue efficiency improvements.
• Oversee procurement, use of raw materials, inventory, and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Team building

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our team in Peachland, North Carolina, in the Charlotte area. As a Plant Manager with The QUIKRETE Companies, you will lead two shifts and coordinate all plant operations, including production, maintenance, delivery, quality control, and administration, to achieve safety, quality, service, and financial goals.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunity.
• Company provided benefits: 401(k) and company matching, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, employee assistance program, employee discount, and company paid disability benefits.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for plant operations, including production, maintenance, delivery, quality control, and administrative functions.
• Own plant P&L performance and fiduciary responsibility, managing resources to meet production, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Drive production performance at or above target levels while identifying and implementing efficiency and continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Oversee procurement and effective use of raw materials, finished-goods production and quality control, and inventory management.
• Ensure timely product delivery, strong customer service, appropriate plant staffing, and effective safety programs.
• This is a full-time, on-site role supporting two shifts, typically Monday through Friday day shift, with on-call coverage and infrequent weekend availability.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance efforts for buildings, grounds, and equipment to support equipment reliability and production targets.
• Partner closely with the Sales team to meet sales objectives, customer requirements, and service expectations.
• Build, develop, and lead a collaborative, accountable plant team while working effectively with company supervisors, peers, and employees.

About You

We Require:

• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a similar or related manufacturing industry.
• A four-year college degree is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to manage and communicate effectively with maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• The ability to work well with customers and lead from the front in a hands-on plant environment.

About Us

• Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

The QUIKRETE Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and not an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.