Production Manager

Commercial Metals; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and advancement

Job summary

Commercial Metals (CMC) is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Leader to oversee production, safety, and efficiency across plant operations. You will steer teams, drive safety initiatives, and implement improvements to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes coaching, production planning, and cost control while ensuring high standards of workplace organization and employee engagement. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of concrete manufacturing processes, production planning, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience managing production teams, equipment, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production, maintenance, quality, and safety activities across plant operations.
• Partner with the plant manager to implement safety programs, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for production supervisors and employees.
• Establish production goals, monitor performance, and implement improvements to meet operational objectives.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support preventive maintenance efforts.
• Monitor labor utilization, overtime, and operating expenses to support efficient plant performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.
• Maintain high standards of workplace organization, housekeeping, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Concrete manufacturing

Production team management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise production, maintenance, quality, and safety activities across plant operations.
• Partner with the plant manager to implement safety programs, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for production supervisors and employees.
• Establish production goals, monitor performance, and implement improvements to meet operational objectives.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support preventive maintenance efforts.
• Monitor labor utilization, overtime, and operating expenses to support efficient plant performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.
• Maintain high standards of workplace organization, housekeeping, and employee engagement.

What You'll Need

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of concrete manufacturing processes, production planning, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience managing production teams, equipment, and operational performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to obtain applicable industry certifications, including ACI, QCAST, VDOT, and MSHA.
• Experience with concrete batch design preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and occasionally climb ladders, walk production areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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