Precast Concrete Plant Operations Lead

MIDLAND; Bealeton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith-Midland Corporation seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Leader to direct and optimize the day-to-day activities of our precast manufacturing facilities. You will oversee multiple shops and yard operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time production, and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive productivity, implement upgrades, and collaborate with engineering, sales, and shipping to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in the precast concrete industry.
• Experience supervising a manufacturing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of manufacturing departments to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Direct a workforce of 30–50 through managers and supervisors.
• Set up and update schedules in coordination with engineering, sales and shipping.
• Monitor performance and productivity; implement corrective actions and productivity improvements.
• Produce reports for accounting and monitoring of operations.
• Maintain safe work environment and enforce safety policies.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment upkeep and downtime minimization.
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely material supply.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Project management

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

ERP systems

Cost control

Quality assurance

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

MBA (beneficial)

Tools

ERP systems

Production management software

Job description

Smith-Midland Corporation seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Leader to direct and optimize the day-to-day activities of our precast manufacturing facilities. You will oversee multiple shops and yard operations, ensuring safety, quality, on-time production, and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive productivity, implement upgrades, and collaborate with engineering, sales, and shipping to meet schedules and budgets.