Plant Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to provide overall leadership and accountability for a prestressed concrete manufacturing facility. The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the big-picture performance of the plant, while Production Supervisors serve as the hands-on leaders managing daily staffing, production, and execution.

This individual will be responsible for creating a clear operating structure, strengthening plant leadership, improving processes, and ensuring safety, quality, production, staffing, and financial objectives are consistently achieved.

This role requires experience managing a precast/prestressed concrete plant.

Primary Responsibilities & Key Objectives

Plant Leadership & Operational Management

• Take ownership of the overall function and performance of the plant.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across manufacturing operations.
• Establish clear operating processes, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Lead Production Supervisors, administrative personnel, and other plant leadership.
• Ensure production activities meet established safety, quality, efficiency, and customer expectations.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure staffing, equipment, materials, and other resources are aligned with production requirements.
• Provide leadership during operational challenges, production interruptions, and other critical plant issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with company safety requirements and applicable OSHA, MSHA, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Hold supervisors and team members accountable for safe work practices.
• Identify operational and safety risks and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with leadership on environmental compliance and other plant requirements.

Production & Quality

• Maintain visibility into production schedules, capacity, efficiency, and plant performance.
• Partner closely with Production Supervisors and Quality Control to prevent defective product from leaving the facility.
• Establish processes that improve consistency and reduce rework.
• Ensure the facility has clear accountability for production quality.
• Review operational data and identify root causes when targets are not achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop Production Supervisors and other plant leaders.
• Establish clear leadership expectations and reporting lanes.
• Create a culture of accountability, communication, teamwork, and respect.
• Coach supervisors to become stronger people leaders.
• Support workforce development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ensure training programs are developed and consistently implemented.
• Build a leadership structure that reduces confusion and improves decision-making throughout the plant.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage plant budgets and operational expenditures.
• Maintain visibility into labor, production costs, resources, and overall plant performance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and implementation.
• Manage resources to achieve cost-effective operations without compromising safety or quality.
• Partner cross-functionally on supply chain, inventory, equipment, maintenance, and production planning.
• Support strategic planning and broader company initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Industry Knowledge & Experience

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Prestressed concrete manufacturing experience.
• Precast concrete manufacturing experience.
• Plant or manufacturing operations leadership.
• Labor-intensive manufacturing experience.
• Production management.
• Workforce development.
• Quality-focused manufacturing leadership.
• Operational process improvement.
• Safety and compliance leadership.
• Budget and financial management.

Education & Qualifications

Candidates should possess either:

• A Bachelor's degree, or
• At least 8 years of relevant field or industry experience.

Preferred background includes:

• Minimum 8 years in operations, manufacturing, construction materials, industrial production, or a related field.
• Approximately 3–5 years of leadership or management experience involving:
• Safety.
• Budgeting.
• Workforce development.
• Operational performance.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.