Plant Manager

Metromont LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont LLC in Richmond, VA seeks a Plant Manager to direct and optimize plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, staffing and safety, aligning with SQSC principles.

You will lead cost control, schedule adherence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance, developing capital plans with the GM and building a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a technically oriented field is preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in precast/prestressed production management.
• Strong knowledge of precast production processes and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to assure performance in accordance with safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Coordinate with other departments to establish production schedules meeting customer demands and optimize production capabilities.
• Manage departmental budgets and compare actual performance to cost estimates; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain assets through effective maintenance programs to ensure reliability.
• Assure product quality meets customer specifications and timely delivery to meet project schedules.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement with focus on productivity enhancements.
• Assess performance of plant staff and provide direction for training and development.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements related to plant operations.
• Develop plant capital investment plans in collaboration with plant staff and the General Manager.

Education

BS/BA degree in a technically oriented field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

This position directs and manages plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, staffing, safety and other production related activities. The Plant Manager is expected to promote and successfully implement Metromont’s philosophy of SQSC (Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily production operations to assure performance in accordance with Metromont’s expectations for Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost.


• Coordinates with other departments to establish production schedules which meet customer’s demands and optimize production capabilities.


• Manage departmental budgets and actual production performance versus cost estimates. Implement corrective actions when necessary to perform within budget and/or estimate.


• Maintain assets in good working condition through effective maintenance programs.


• Assure product quality meets customers’ specifications and achieves timely delivery to meet project schedules.


• Establish a culture of continuous improvement with a focus towards ongoing productivity improvements.


• Assess performance of plant staff and provide direction for training and development.


• Assure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements related to plant operations and the plant site.


• Develop plant capital investment plans in collaboration with plant staff and the General Manager.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Responsible for all activities at Metromont’s Plant Site


• Works independently under the direction of the General Manager


• Has authority to establish performance expectations, determine staffing levels, and hire and terminate associates.

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 5-10 years’ experience in a management position within a precast/prestress concrete production facility


• Self motivated with strong relationship management and organizational abilities.


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of precast production processes, challenges involved with them, and the troubleshooting skill required to handle issues that arise.


• Able to clearly and concisely communicate facts and details while also being able to utilize those facts and details to problem solve.


• Adept at handling constant change and variety in work performance expectations.


• Understands delegation and how to use delegation to promote growth and development of the plant staff.


• Creative, results oriented and constantly seeking new and better ways to perform work.


• Promotes leadership through respect, integrity, personal accountability, and inspiration of others to perform their best.


• Above average organizational skill


• Assertive with significantly above average problem solving and analytical abilities.

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• BS/BA degree or equivalent in a technically oriented field is preferred.


• In lieu of a BS/BA degree, 10-15 years of experience in precast/prestressed production management.


• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Open air plant environment, may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditions


• Hours are dependent on plant activities and production needs

INTERNAL PROGRESSION

Previous roles may include:

Production Manager, Project Manager, Field Superintendent, Design Engineer

Lateral roles may include:

Project Manager, Director of Project Management, Engineering Group Leader

Future roles may include:

VP/GM, Director of Project Management

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• General HR Orientation


• OSHA 10 Hour Certification


• Crane and Rigging (Certification not required)


• PCI Level 2


• Leadership Development (Center for Creative Leadership Level 1 and 2, Patnaude Group)

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.