Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for managing all aspects related to production in a fast-paced manufacturing site. The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall performance of production, including establishing and maintaining business objectives, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental responsibilities, developing and leading a competent and engaged team.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring excellence through the 5 plant fundamentals of safety, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, productivity, and quality as outlined below Ensures good, consistent customer service and responsiveness Day to day planning and producing required product Ensures the business meets expected financial returns, company, and site goals Has a continuous improvement mentality to drive a site culture focused on excellence across all functions and personnel roles Leverages best practices across sites, including sharing new best practices and learning from other sites Responsible for ensuring BOMs are correct, and product is manufactured within BOM cost and quality commitments Spends at least 80% of time on floor, interacting with plant teams and leadership Ensure that internal control guidelines are followed by site Assists with preparation of annual production budget and capital project requests Uses key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress, including P&L’s, Daily Production Reports, BI dashboards, Vorne XL boards, and other OPS reports and tools. Ensures all OPS initiatives are implemented at site Holds self and employees accountable for creating and implementing best practices and doing what is right for the business Directs and monitors the work of direct reports in accordance with business plans, site and individual goals Appraises employee performance and recommends appropriate actions to leadership Directs development of training programs to promote employee engagement Leverages standardized skills matrices and customized job interviews by role to ensure consistency in hiring talent that aligns with the required skillset for each role on the site Set expectations with employees on good, consistent customer service & responsiveness Ensures top quality products that meet on time delivery expectations Responsible for developing his or her technical knowledge by learning from employees

Safety

Take leadership role in all investigations involving first aid or greater injury severity and property damage incidents considered greater than “minor” Ensures any reported hazards are immediately mitigated and resolved in a timely manner Attend and support monthly safety training

Productivity

Ensures production plans and schedules are in place and team is executing to them Drives labor best practices, managing on-time starts and employee overtime through OPS tools and BI dashboards Conducts daily shift huddles are being conducted and utilizing huddle boards Ensures site leaders are leveraging shift huddle data to manage downtime and working with maintenance lead to manage PM schedules Leads weekly site performance reviews with both production and maintenance leads Leads monthly downtime workshops, utilizing OPS dashboards and tools and includes both production and maintenance leads Reports site performance using KPIs and OPS dashboards in a monthly performance review with business leaders

Quality

Directs implementation of a best-in-class quality program to ensure consistent, top-quality products with minimal junk Ensures products meet and exceed customer expectations Ensures products meet and exceed company set specifications and that product remains within BOM cost commitments

Position Knowledge

Previous knowledge of production equipment is a desirable asset Basic knowledge of wet cast/dry cast and precast concrete production processes Good Mechanical and Electrical skills Excellent leadership and team building skills Proficient use of basic computer software such as Microsoft Office Products, Internet, Email

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

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