Plant Manager

Join Metromont LLC

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we've been for nearly a century.

Position Purpose

This position directs and manages plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, staffing, safety and other production related activities. The Plant Manager is expected to promote and successfully implement Metromont's philosophy of SQSC (Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost).

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production operations to assure performance in accordance with Metromont's expectations for Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost.Coordinates with other departments to establish production schedules which meet customer's demands and optimize production capabilities.Manage departmental budgets and actual production performance versus cost estimates. Implement corrective actions when necessary to perform within budget and/or estimate.Maintain assets in good working condition through effective maintenance programs.Assure product quality meets customers' specifications and achieves timely delivery to meet project schedules.Establish a culture of continuous improvement with a focus towards ongoing productivity improvements.Assess performance of plant staff and provide direction for training and development.Assure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements related to plant operations and the plant site.Develop plant capital investment plans in collaboration with plant staff and the General Manager.

Scope of Authority

Responsible for all activities at Metromont's Plant SiteWorks independently under the direction of the General ManagerHas authority to establish performance expectations, determine staffing levels, and hire and terminate associates.

Characteristics (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

5-10 years' experience in a management position within a precast/prestress concrete production facilitySelf motivated with strong relationship management and organizational abilities.Demonstrates a working knowledge of precast production processes, challenges involved with them, and the troubleshooting skill required to handle issues that arise.Able to clearly and concisely communicate facts and details while also being able to utilize those facts and details to problem solve.Adept at handling constant change and variety in work performance expectations.Understands delegation and how to use delegation to promote growth and development of the plant staff.Creative, results oriented and constantly seeking new and better ways to perform work.Promotes leadership through respect, integrity, personal accountability, and inspiration of others to perform their best.Above average organizational skillAssertive with significantly above average problem solving and analytical abilities.

Education and Technology

BS/BA degree or equivalent in a technically oriented field is preferred.In lieu of a BS/BA degree, 10-15 years of experience in precast/prestressed production management.Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Work Environment / Schedule

Open air plant environment, may be exposed to changing weather and temperature conditionsHours are dependent on plant activities and production needs

Internal Progression

Previous roles may include: - Production Manager, Project Manager, Field Superintendent, Design EngineerLateral roles may include: - Project Manager, Director of Project Management, Engineering Group LeaderFuture roles may include: - VP/GM, Director of Project Management

Training and Development

General HR OrientationOSHA 10 Hour CertificationCrane and Rigging (Certification not required)PCI Level 2Leadership Development (Center for Creative Leadership Level 1 and 2, Patnaude Group)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities