Plant Manager

Career Opportunities: Plant Manager (527834) Requisition ID 527834 -Posted 08/17/2026 - Infrastructure Products Group - Oldcastle Infrastructure - Full Time - Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt - United States - Idaho 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. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. Job Summary The Plant Manager is the senior leader on site and is responsible for everything that goes on inside the fence-line and is the driver of the production process. We look to the Plant Manager to build a collaborative environment between operations, sales, engineering, accounting, and transportation. This dynamic leader will be promoting continuous improvement in workplace safety, production efficiency, product cost, and customer service. Job Location This role will be on site at our facility in Devils Lake, ND. Job Responsibilities Ensure the plant employees and guests on site comply with safety and environmental regulations – lead by example and build a safety first culture Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, including production scheduling, inventory management, and quality control. Responsible to actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements with the help of the Production Manager and Engineering. This is to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, automation, matching team strategy to situation Develop a keen focus on customer service and proactive communication across the team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets, resolve technical challenges, and drive cost-saving initiatives Development of the appropriate systems, policies and procedures to enable a competitive, disciplined and cost-effective manufacturing organization Successfully hire, supervise, orient, train and retain operations/product staff Promote and maintain a clean workplace that is “tour-ready” at all times Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track plant performance and make data-driven decisions Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes and minimize waste. Oversee all molding processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality. Lead and mentor a team of production staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Area Operations Manager as deemed appropriate and necessary by them Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience working in a leadership role in an industrial manufacturing environment Experience with fiberglass and plastic production molding is a plus Proven track record of developing, leading and maintaining a continuous improvement mindset at the plant Familiarity with quality management systems, lean manufacturing principles, and safety regulations Ability to work with computer as necessary (Microsoft Office, ERP Systems) Ability to lead and direct other individuals and work with other group leaders 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. CRH Americas Building Products (ABP), a CRH Company, is an Aff EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr