Plant Superintendent

Utility Concrete Products, LLC; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading concrete manufacturer is seeking a Plant Superintendent to oversee daily precast concrete production. The role demands strong leadership skills, ensuring safety compliance and maintaining quality standards. With over 5 years of experience in concrete, the ideal candidate will coach personnel, optimize workflow, and manage team performance effectively. If you're passionate about fostering a positive work culture and driving continuous improvement, apply now for this leadership opportunity. Starting salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in concrete or related products.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams of 20+ people.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily precast concrete production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies across all departments.
• Maintain accuracy in material usage and finished goods inventory.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Data Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Job description

The Plant Superintendent is a critical leadership role responsible for the daily execution of precast concrete production. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this individual ensures that all structures are constructed and stripped safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. The Superintendent is a culture-builder who coaches personnel, optimizes workflow through cross-departmental collaboration, and maintains rigorous accountability for budget and inventory goals.

Core Responsibilities

Safety & Work Culture

• Safety Leadership: Serve as the primary advocate for the company Safety Policies and Program, ensuring 100% compliance across all departments.
• Hazard Mitigation: Conduct weekly "Toolbox Talks" and real-time safety audits to ensure all team members operate in the safest manner possible.
• Positive Culture: Lead and coach production personnel, fostering a collaborative environment built on mutual respect, teamwork, and professional development.

Quality & Inventory Accuracy

• Quality Excellence: Ensure all finished products meet or exceed internal standards and meet customers’ expectations working with the QA/QC teams.
• Waste Reduction: Collaborate with Quality Control to track, analyze, and systematically reduce rework and scrap, directly impacting cost control.
• Inventory Oversight: Maintain accuracy in material usage to ensure production schedules remain uninterrupted. Plant Superintendent is completely responsible for finished goods inventory.
• Inventory & Asset Stewardship: Maintain strict accountability for inventory accuracy, ensuring raw materials are tracked correctly and company equipment is operated and maintained to prevent costly downtime.
• Production Scheduling: Partner with the Plant Manager and Production Scheduler to establish and meet daily targets that align with delivery deadlines and budget constraints.
• Workflow Optimization: Lead daily meetings with Crew Leaders to communicate schedules, anticipate bottlenecks, and implement procedural improvements.
• Labor Management: Ensure maximum labor efficiency by assigning personnel to pre-established training, housekeeping, or maintenance tasks during production delays.

Accountability & Improvement

• Performance Metrics (KPIs): Take full ownership of key performance indicators, including daily production targets, labor-hour goals, safety objectives, and other targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in production meetings to identify opportunities for process refinement and organizational growth.
• Direct Supervisory Accountability: Hold Crew Leaders and production staff accountable for meeting quality standards, safety policies, efficiency levels, and deadlines; implement corrective actions or retraining when standards are not met.
• Conflict Resolution: Function as the primary point of accountability for resolving personnel issues and workflow bottlenecks on the floor to maintain a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Must have 5+ years of experience in concrete or concrete related products
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and technical specifications.
• Planning: Proven history in resource allocation, labor management, and project scheduling.
• Leadership: Effective communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse teams in a demanding environment.
• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing teams of 20+ people with a focus on hitting hard deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to make high-stakes decisions independently when production delays or quality issues arise.
• Data Literacy: Ability to interpret production data to identify trends in efficiency or cost overruns.

Physical Requirements

• Stamina: Must be able to stand and walk for at least 8 hours per day in a manufacturing environment. – This is not a desk bound role.
• Coordination: Strong physical strength, balance, and hand-eye coordination required for navigating a production floor.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, as well as depth perception for safety awareness.
• Environment: Must be capable of working in various weather conditions and tolerating exposure to industrial noise and dust.

Starting Salary Range is $80,00

Utility Concrete Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.