Production Manager

at OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CRH Americas Building Products in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production and maintenance operations in line with our safety culture and cost targets.

You will coordinate production plans, drive continuous improvement, and ensure asset reliability through preventive maintenance. Strong leadership, scheduling, and training focus are essential to meet performance goals and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 5+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment.
• Associate degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall production and maintenance operations.
• Coordinate daily/weekly production plan to meet delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels.
• Ensure asset reliability through preventive maintenance plans.
• Ensure safety, training, and adherence to policies and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Resource planning

Budgeting & cost control

Process improvement

Project management

Change management

Education

Associate degree in Business / Manufacturing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP/Production software

Job description

CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Fosters a "Culture of Safety" for staff and all employees by promoting and modeling an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. Manage and coordinate the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost/efficiency expectations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. With the Plant Manager, coordination and execution of predictive/preventative maintenance plans through the maintenance management system for the facility, ensure asset reliability meets or exceeds performance expectations. Holds self and staff directly accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality product. Ensures training plans for production and maintenance staff and self are in place and followed, promoting key aspects of the overall succession plan process. Assist with plant manager responsibilities as needed.

Job Location

This position is based in our plant in Kalamazoo, MI.

Job Responsibilities

• With direction from the EH&S Manager help implementation and maintaining of safety & continuous flow production methods with plant manager and EH&S Manager.
• With Help from Plant Engineering and Plant Manager, actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements; to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, automation, matching team strategy to situation
• Responsible for continuous improvement of leadership; assess team dynamics, prepare for change, promote & develop team pipeline with plant manager
• Responsible for Daily / Weekly production schedule.
• Ensure proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the business
• Responsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency
• Utilize Inventory Management Process (Production-Purchasing Report) to ensure finished goods inventory meets targets for the business
• Ensures monthly OSHA compliance training is conducted according to schedule requirements with EH&S Coordinator and EH&S Area manager
• Ensures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programs/initiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment
• Responsible for overall preventative/predictive maintenance program for the facility with maintenance team
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 5+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments
• Associate degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resources
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectations
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods
• Thorough knowledge of company products, policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Demonstrated successful application of managerial and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguity
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software packages
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively implement change
• Ability to facilitate meetings and lead teams
• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Frequent Walking/Standing (6+ hrs./day)
• Frequent lifting (up to 10 lbs.)
• Infrequent lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Max lift (up to 40 lbs.)
• Frequent climbing of ladders

Compensation

• Base salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year
• 10% bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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