xPL Plant Manager

Turner Construction Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Decatur, Alabama, seeks a skilled Plant Manager to oversee a new prefabrication facility. Responsibilities include ensuring operational stability, implementing safety protocols, and fostering a high-performance culture among a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, leadership experience, and insights into lean manufacturing practices. Competitive compensation and a full-time contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience managing plant operations and safety compliance.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment of safety culture and model safe work practices.
• Manage daily operations across fabrication, assembly, and logistics.
• Track operational performance metrics and report findings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Safety compliance

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

8 years of experience in manufacturing operations

Tools

BIM software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Overview

Lead launch and day‑to‑day operations of a new prefabrication facility (“plant”) designed to support construction projects with offsite‑manufactured components. Develop and oversee the plant’s stability and performance, establish safety protocols, build a high‑performing team culture, manage operational systems, and ensure efficient production of high‑quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment of prefabrication facility safety culture from day one, model safe work practices, and create a zero‑incident environment.
• Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies, site‑specific training programs, emergency response plans, and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular audits and take immediate corrective action for unsafe plant conditions to promote compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards.
• Manage daily operations across fabrication, assembly, logistics, and material handling with emphasis on safety, quality, and throughput.
• Develop and execute production schedules aligned with project demand and just‑in‑time delivery models.
• Track and report on operational performance metrics (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and use data to drive continuous improvements.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop a skilled, safety‑conscious team of operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Build and sustain a high‑trust, high‑performance team culture centered on ownership, respect, and open communication.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop skills in continuous improvement, problem‑solving, and lean manufacturing principles (5S, standardized work, visual management).
• Design and implement Quality Assurance (QA) processes to validate outputs meet design specifications, tolerances, and code requirements.
• Lead Kaizen events and implement lessons learned to refine and stabilize production processes.
• Integrate plant operations with project management and supply chain functions and leverage digital tools (BIM, ERP/MRP systems, tracking dashboards).
• Stay informed on trends in construction technology and prefabrication, assessing innovations to enhance operational efficiency and capabilities.
• Manage operating budgets, labor forecasting, material procurement strategies, and plant capacity modeling.
• Partner with Finance and planning teams to forecast costs, ROI, and scale needs as the plant matures.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or related field, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations (preferably in construction or prefabrication) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Leadership experience managing plant operations, including team development, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Quality Assurance systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and quality standards in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with digital tools (BIM, ERP/MRP systems) and prefabrication technologies.
• Strong leadership skills to drive a high‑performance culture, coach teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage production schedules, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive cost‑effective solutions.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to identify and address challenges, risks, and opportunities with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and generate operational and financial reports.
• Advanced project management skills, highly organized, and able to manage concurrent complex projects and tasks successfully.
• Ability to hold confidential discussions, influence leadership decision‑making, determine direction, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works at manufacturing and/or construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.