Plant Superintendent

CMC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost

Day 1 PTO and Vacation

4.5% 401(k) Match

Annual Lifestyle Benefit $500

Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CMC is seeking a hands-on Plant Operations Leader to manage safe, efficient production of precast products at our Virginia facilities. You will oversee daily activities, coordinate with department managers, and ensure maintenance programs maximize reliability and minimize costs.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and advancement in a Fortune 500 company dedicated to sustainable construction reinforcement solutions.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with common software.
• Strong planning, organization, and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and efficient plant operations, ensuring production of high-quality precast products.
• Implement and sustain the company safety program, including training, audits, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate all plant activities with department managers to meet production goals on time and within budget.
• Oversee maintenance and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Monitor and manage plant performance related to output, quality, labor, and costs.
• Maintain facilities and equipment; recommend repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to production personnel, promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Computer skills

MS Word & Excel

Planning & organization

Communication

Problem solving

Industrial equipment

Manufacturing processes

Process improvement

Safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

it's what's inside that counts

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Lead safe and efficient plant operations, ensuring the production of high-quality precast products.
• Implement and sustain the company safety program, including employee training, facility audits, and the development of safety procedures.
• Coordinate all plant activities with department managers to meet production goals on time and within budget.
• Oversee maintenance and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and facility performance.
• Monitor and manage plant performance related to production output, quality standards, labor utilization, and operating costs.
• Maintain plant facilities and equipment, recommending repairs, replacements, or upgrades as needed.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to production personnel, promoting safety, organization, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes, including process-improvement methods.
• Experience with concrete batch design; ACI certification preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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