Production Manager

Quikrete; Columbus (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

QUIKRETE Companies, LLC in Columbus, TX is seeking a motivated Production Manager to lead two shifts, supervise 40 employees, and champion safety, quality, and cost-efficiency in our concrete product operations.

You will oversee manufacturing, materials, and shipping processes, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance, and maintaining strong inventory controls to meet customer needs while fostering teamwork with maintenance and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Bi-lingual communication is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with maintenance personnel.
• Ability to build and lead a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Monitor and manage inventory controls.
• Strong analytical problem solving abilities.
• Effective communication with customers.
• Experience in building products or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; JD Edwards experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 40 employees across two shifts.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and control requirements.
• Schedule production and manage inventory to meet customer requirements.
• Review accuracy of daily production reports.
• Maintain accident-free work environment.
• Ensure plant machinery complies with policies and requirements.
• Maintain organized and clean warehouse.
• Oversee housekeeping in production areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Inventory management

Analytical problem solving

Communication with customers

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

The QUIKRETE® Co. one of the largest manufacturers of packaged concrete products in the US and an innovative leader in the commercial building, home improvement products, & DOT industries is seeking a motivated & proactive Production Manager for our Columbus, TX location. We prioritize fostering a positive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued and treated with dignity.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in product production by championing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Your leadership will extend from overseeing manufacturing operations, managing materials, and supervising shipping processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of 40 employees across two shifts.
• Ensures products are manufactured to company standards and meet all quality control requirements.
• Schedules production in an efficient manner while ensuring that inventory levels are appropriate to meet customer requirements.
• Reviews accuracy of data for daily production reports.
• Establishes and maintains an accident free work environment.
• Ensures that plant machinery & equipment is in compliance with established company, OSHA/ EPA policies & requirements.
• Maintains an organized and clean warehouse.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the production areas of the plant.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Bi-lingual communication skills are a plus.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and be capable of communicating with maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to build, maintain and lead a teamwork type environment.
• Must be able to monitor and manage adequate inventory controls.
• Must have strong analytical problem solving skills.
• Must have good communication skills and work well with customers.
• Longevity in a building products or an industrial manufacturing background is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), JD Edwards experience preferred.
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

The QUIKRETE® Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and not an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.