Plant Manager

Plant ManagerOur Client is a leading provider of prefabricated building solutions with multiple locations across the central U.S. As a family-owned business with a 50+ year history, Our Client is dedicated to delivering impactful work in various regions. With a team of 1,300 employees, the company excels in reducing risk, building confidence, and ensuring partner success from vision through construction and beyond.Position OverviewOur Client is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee their precast manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager will be responsible for directing and coordinating plant operations to achieve company goals and objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, schedule, and manage production activities, including the allocation of personnel, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient operations, quality standards, delivery schedules, and budget adherence.Establish performance standards, measure results, analyze workflows, and troubleshoot issues.Oversee all plant personnel matters, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions, while enforcing company rules, regulations, and policies.Implement and manage the corporate safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. Prepare accident investigation reports and conduct monthly plant inspections.Ensure the plant meets profitability targets, quality and safety standards, and schedule commitments. Develop and implement continuous improvement programs to maintain a competitive edge.Monitor operations, initiate corrective actions, and ensure follow-up.Collect and analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement. Develop systems to track and optimize productivity, standards, metrics, and performance targets.Direct and coordinate the activities of Production Leads, Quality Leads, and Laborers to meet company objectives.Support the Business Development Department with project scope reviews and plant-related estimations. Review production schedules to ensure alignment with project requirements.Review monthly financial reports and discuss significant variances with the VP of Operations.Attend monthly business reviews to discuss plant goals and objectives.Participate in annual business planning activities.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Minimum of 3 years of experience in precast production processes and production management.Previous experience in production management within a union environment is preferred.Proficiency in general computer skills and Microsoft Office.Legal eligibility to drive a company vehicle.Physical Requirements/ADA Essential FunctionsAbility to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally.Capability to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl, and use hands/forearms repetitively.Ability to remain mobile for up to 12 hours per day.Comfortable working from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts at various heights.Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and using office equipment.Visual acuity for reading small print.Hearing acuity for effective communication.Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.Mobility to move around the office as needed.Working ConditionsModerate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.Moderate to high safety precautions required.Exposure to a production environment, including wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions.Ability to work outside year-round, specific to the plant environment.