General Manager

Job Description

General Manager

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Precast Operations | Lindsay Precast, Inc.

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Position Snapshot

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Position Title: General Manager - Precast Operations

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Company: Lindsay Precast LLC - A Lindsay Family of Brands Company

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Location: Franklinton, NC

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Reports To: Business Unit President

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Direct Reports: Plant Manager, Sales Manager, Commercial Operations Manager, Quality Manager

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Department: Operations

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FLSA Status: Exempt - Salaried

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Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

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Travel: Up to 25%, including plant, customer, and jobsite visits

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Date Revised: August 2026 (supersedes revision dated August 3, 2021)

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About Lindsay Precast

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Lindsay Precast, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of engineered precast concrete products serving infrastructure, utility, transportation, water/wastewater, and commercial construction markets. As part of the Lindsay Family of Brands, our plants combine deep technical expertise with a culture built on safety, quality, and doing what we say we will do. We produce to NPCA, ACI, DOT, and customer specifications, and we invest in the people who run our operations.

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Position Summary

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The General Manager leads all aspects of a Lindsay Precast manufacturing operation and holds full P&L responsibility for the business unit. This role carries direct accountability for all operations that contribute to successfully run the business, including but not limited to Sales, Operations, Safety and Quality. In this hands-on leadership role, the General Manager drives the team to new heights and financial performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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Operations & Production

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• Hold full management responsibility for all business operations, including P&L ownership and program performance.

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• Lead the business to meet annual stretch goals in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

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• Acquire, align, and prioritize resources and operational plans in support of team and company objectives.

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• Direct workforce planning and production scheduling to match capacity with customer demand and backlog.

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• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across both manufacturing and back-office functions, including lean and 5S practices.

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• Proactively resolve technical, people, and production issues to ensure consistent output and uphold the standards of the precast products manufactured.

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• Partner with the product management team on new product development, contributing information on product design and cost, capacity planning, product performance, tooling cost, and schedule.

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• Oversee dispatch, delivery, and customer service functions to protect on-time performance and the customer experience.

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Safety, Quality & Compliance

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• Own plant safety performance and visibly lead a culture in which safety is a condition of employment, not a competing priority.

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• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and DOT requirements.

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• Maintain a working knowledge of precast concrete characteristics and processes and ensure production is carried out in accordance with Federal, DOT, NPCA, ACI, and other governing standards.

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• Ensure the NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association) quality control program is established, maintained, audited, and followed.

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• Support incident investigation, near miss reporting, and corrective action in line with LFOB EHS protocols.

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Financial & Commercial Performance

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• Develop, manage, and deliver the annual operating plan, budget, and capital plan for the business unit.

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• Monitor cost of goods sold, labor efficiency, material yield, scrap and rework, and overhead absorption, and act on variances.

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• Partner with Business Development and Estimating on pricing, bid strategy, and margin management.

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• Build long-term relationships with key customers, contractors, engineers, and specifying agencies in the market.

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Leadership & Talent

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• Provide leadership across the organization for problem resolution, faster improvement, and stronger working relationships.

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• Develop talent at both the individual and team level, including a documented succession plan for key positions.

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• Set goals and objectives for the plant and coach direct reports in setting and achieving their own.

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• Create an environment that encourages and supports free, honest, and effective communication at every level.

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• Partner with Human Resources on staffing, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance with company policy and employment law.

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Administration

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• Oversee administrative functions of the plant, including safety administration, human resources support, and training programs.

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• Initiate and lead short-term and long-term planning efforts for the business unit.

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• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operational, financial, and workforce data to the Business Unit President and corporate functions.

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What Success Looks Like

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First 90 Days

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Build working relationships across the plant and support functions; complete a full assessment of safety, quality, production, and cost performance; understand the NPCA quality program and current audit standing; establish a cadence of daily production and weekly leadership meetings.

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6 Months

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Own the P&L with an accurate forecast; close the highest-impact gaps identified in the initial assessment; have a documented continuous improvement plan underway on the plant floor and in back-office functions; complete talent assessment of the leadership team.

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12 Months

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Deliver plant financial and operational targets (safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and margin); maintain NPCA certification in good standing; have a working succession plan and development path for key roles; demonstrate measurable improvement in throughput and scrap/rework.

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Qualifications

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Required

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• Five (5) years of progressive management experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in an Operations or Plant Management role.

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• Strong track record of delivering operational and financial results, including P&L or budget accountability.

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• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a management team in a production environment.

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• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality systems.

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• Proficiency with ERP and Microsoft Office applications, and comfort using data to drive decisions.

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Preferred

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

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• Experience in precast concrete, building products, heavy manufacturing, or construction.

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• Familiarity with NPCA certification, ACI standards, and DOT specifications.

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• Experience deploying lean, 5S, or other structured continuous improvement systems.

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Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

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• Interpersonal effectiveness — establishes and maintains strong relationships with customers and with staff at every organizational level.

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• Entrepreneurial drive — brings an innovative spirit and a sense of urgency to the business.

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• Strategic thinking — plans, innovates, and forecasts while staying close to daily execution.

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• Learning agility — listens well, absorbs technical detail quickly, and adjusts course as conditions change.

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• Change leadership — proven ability to develop and implement new strategies in a competitive market and to lead a business through change.

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• Accountability — accepts responsibility for consistently achieving targeted goals.

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• Talent development — builds individuals and teams, with strong coaching ability.

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• Presence — energetic, open, and direct; has the stature and confidence to make difficult decisions and build confidence in the management team.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

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• Work is performed in both an office setting and an active precast manufacturing plant and yard, with regular exposure to outdoor weather, noise, dust, and moving equipment.

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• Required personal protective equipment includes hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and steel-toed boots in production and yard areas.

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• Must be able to move about the plant and yard, including climbing stairs and ladders and traversing uneven surfaces, for extended periods.

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• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

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• Occasional travel to other plants, customer sites, and jobsites; valid driver’s license required.

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What We Offer

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• Competitive base salary with an annual performance-based bonus opportunity.

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• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance.

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• 401(k) with company match.

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• Paid time off and paid holidays.

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• The autonomy to run a business unit, with the support of a growing multi-division organization.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Lindsay Precast, Inc. 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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Lindsay Precast provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and in employment; to request an accommodation, contact Human Resources. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening, where permitted by law.

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This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements, and it does not constitute an employment contract. Duties may be modified at the discretion of the Company.