Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Romeoville, IL, US, 60446

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we're leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the facility, supporting the vision and values of the corporation. Ensures staff and employees are equipped to meet production and delivery schedules, budgeted cost / efficiency expectations through sound resource planning and provision. Holds self and staff accountable for implementing and adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. Ensures staff is held accountable for the development and execution of all continuous improvement initiatives. Leads and directs local site employee / staff training and development initiatives to ensure robust succession planning.

Job Location

This role will work onsite out of our Romeoville, IL plant.

Job Responsibilities

Create and sustain a safe working environment for the facility

Ensure systems and processes exist in the facility to manufacture quality products efficiently

Successfully hire, supervise, orient and train staff in disciplines that will improve performance; provide employees with information, leadership and development, succession planning, and training opportunities

Drive continuous safety, environmental and quality improvements and culture based on current "Best Practices"

Ensure compliance to production and delivery schedules

Assist in the development, communication and execution of strategic plans; assists in developing a process to implement plans

Lead performance management effort that includes the identification & communication of critical successful factors with staff and subordinates

Drive performance improvements in all areas including capital deployment

Establish and monitor performance plans for staff and subordinates; track key performance metrics and hold reports accountable for results

Provide leadership in process redesign, productivity, quality and customer service

Manage budget and cost reduction initiatives

Develop, implement and communicate strategic plans to staff and facility personnel

Develop employees for advancement and contribution to success of the business

Establish, communicate and monitor environmental and safety achievement and compliance in plants

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum high school diploma / equivalent with 5+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments (or) Associates' Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field - Bachelors' Degree preferred

Must have previous experience leading a steel fabrication / manufacturing operation

Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resources

Written and oral communication skills

Proven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing process 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

Interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills

Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise direct staff

Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills

Demonstrated problem solving skills and dealing with ambiguity

Computer skills including MS Office

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to effectively implement change

Ability to facilitate meetings and manage conflict

Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in education / experience

5 or more years in a production management capacity

Experience with metal fabrication processes

Metal processing tools and techniques

Fitting / Welding principals

Ability to read and interpret shop drawings

Compensation

This role has a base salary range of $110,000 to 140,000 / year + bonus.

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.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / Vet / Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.