Production Manager - Plastics Manufacturing Leader

Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc.; Colfax (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth

Job summary

CRH Americas Building Products, Colfax, NC, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity goals. You will oversee production teams, optimize line efficiency, and partner with senior leadership to deliver results.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a focus on developing teams in a fast-paced plastics production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to read and use precision measuring instruments.
• Manual dexterity to operate production equipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk frequently.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics production.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to lead, train, motivate, and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all production activities for the assigned shift.
• Organize and delegate tasks to employees.
• Ensure personnel work efficiently through follow-up and training.
• Promote safe working practices and require observance by all personnel.
• Oversee timely changeovers of production lines.
• Maintain shop organization for flow and preparedness.
• Hire, train, direct, and mentor shift employees.
• Conduct routine employee performance reviews.
• Recommend promotions and demotions of shift staff.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S.
• Record shop logs and personnel information.
• Communicate problems with other supervisors or department heads.
• Initiate disciplinary actions as required.
• Meet or exceed targets for output, quality, scrap, and utilization.
• Coordinate inter-department communication.
• Handle other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mathematical aptitude

Team development

Communication

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Scales

Job description

CRH Americas Building Products, Colfax, NC, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity goals. You will oversee production teams, optimize line efficiency, and partner with senior leadership to deliver results.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a focus on developing teams in a fast-paced plastics production environment.