Production Manager

Production Manager

CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Fosters a "Culture of Safety" for staff and all employees by promoting and modeling an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. They also advise the local business concerning long-term-strategic direction. The Production Manager manages and coordinates the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost/efficiency expectations. They drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. They manage the coordination and execution of predictive/preventative maintenance plans through the maintenance management system for the facility, ensure asset reliability meets or exceeds performance expectations. The Production Manager holds themselves and staff directly accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. They ensure training plans for production and maintenance staff and self are in place and followed, promoting key aspects of the overall succession plan process. Assume plant manager responsibilities as needed.

Job Location

This position will be based out of our plant in Sioux Falls, SD but will also support our plant in Elgin, IL.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of safety & continuous flow production methods with plant manager. Responsible to actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements; to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, matching team strategy to situation. Responsible for continuous improvement of leadership; team dynamics, prepare for change, promote & develop team pipeline with plant manager. Responsible for final sign off with scheduler on daily/weekly production schedule. Establishes formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g. morning safety huddle, mid-day meeting, maintenance planning, operations & sales & engineering). Ensures proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the business. Responsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency. Utilize Inventory Management Process (Production-Purchasing Report) to ensure finished goods inventory meets TWC targets for the business. Ensures monthly OSHA compliance training is conducted according to schedule requirements with EH&S Tech and EH&S Area manager. Ensures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programs/initiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. Responsible for overall preventative/predictive maintenance program for the facility with maintenance manager. Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments. Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelors' degree preferred. Compensation Salary ranges from $80,000-$95,000 Bonus opportunities 401k plan Short-term and long-term disability benefits Life insurance Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays

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.