Plant Admin.

Job ID: 484683

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Oldcastle APG Canada West is seeking a qualified individual to join our energetic and thriving team at located in Richmond, BC. The Plant Administrator will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be an integral part of the production team.

**Key Responsibilities Include**:

- Enter production daily into Lawson
- Manage the setup of new product codes as required
- Update and distribute current production schedules to appropriate managers & office staff
- Communicate any delays in production to appropriate managers and office staff
- Coordinate product transfers between locations
- Investigate variances as required on daily production report
- Conduct cycle counts on inventory to include all products produced and 10% of remaining inventory weekly; investigate and report variances to Operations Manager
- Work with appropriate lead hands to prepare yard and plant for quarterly counts of finished goods and raw materials including the set-up of count teams
- Work with Operations Manager to complete inventory counts and posting of final variance
- Print all required reports related to inventory and provide to Operations Manager for signature
- Investigate inventory variances
- Place purchase orders for all materials as required
- Manage costs through quoting items from multiple sources
- Ensure coding of all purchases to the correct GL code
- Order and manage supplies for the plant staff (coveralls, safety supplies, etc.)
- Receive all goods and raw materials for yard, maintenance and production

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- High School Diploma
- Advanced computer skills, specifically with Lawson (ERP), Outlook, and Excel software
- Ideally 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment
- Experience as a buyer or in a purchasing role would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of general accounting practices would be considered an asset
- Previous experience as a member or leader of a Health & Safety committee is desirable

**What CRH Offers You**
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and 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 large international organization.

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

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