Plant Superintendent

Plant Superintendent

Location: Chesapeake, VA, US, 23323 Group: Precast Division: Precast Production

It's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and shipping activities
• Drive a culture of safety by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
• Monitor production and quality performance to meet customer expectations and operational goals
• Coordinate people, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Manage labor and operating costs while supporting production objectives
• Oversee plant equipment, facilities, and preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant facility
• Coach, develop, and support supervisors and production employees
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve operational challenges and achieve plant goals

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, concrete products, construction materials, or a similar industrial environment
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, maintenance practices, quality systems, and production planning
• Experience managing production performance, labor resources, and operating costs
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and preventive maintenance programs
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
• Working knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and employment regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform the physical requirements of a manufacturing environment

Your Education High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.