Production Leader: Safety-Driven, Efficient Ops + 10% Bonus

Oldcastle Infrastructure; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $75k–$85k per year

10% bonus opportunity

401(k) retirement savings program

Disability & life insurance

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

CRH Americas Building Products in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Manager to lead production and maintenance operations, drive a culture of safety, and coordinate the daily/weekly production plan to meet delivery schedules and budget targets. You will work with plant management to ensure asset reliability and staff development.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and experience in industrial environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma with 5+ years leadership experience in industrial environment.
• 5+ years manufacturing supervisory experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• With EH&S Manager, implement safety and continuous flow production methods.
• Seek and implement process improvements to reduce RM cost, improve asset utilization, and balance teams.
• Lead leadership development and team pipeline with plant manager.
• Maintain daily/weekly production schedule.
• Train employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the business
• Oversee plant layout for safety and efficiency
• Manage inventory targets using production-purchasing reports
• Ensure OSHA compliance training is conducted on schedule
• Engage safety committee in promoting safety programs
• Lead preventative/predictive maintenance program
• Execute other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CRH Americas Building Products in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Production Manager to lead production and maintenance operations, drive a culture of safety, and coordinate the daily/weekly production plan to meet delivery schedules and budget targets. You will work with plant management to ensure asset reliability and staff development.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and experience in industrial environments, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to policies.