Plant Manager

Techo-Bloc•Waterloo, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager plays a critical role in shaping how our Waterloo Indiana facility operates - every shift, every day. Lead people with purpose, turn strategy into execution, and ensure our concrete block operations are safe, reliable, and continuously improving. This is not a desk role. We’re looking for a visible, hands-on leader who earns trust on the floor, solves problems at the source, and delivers results through people.

Requirements

7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position
Proven experience leading manufacturing operations
A leadership style that is hands-on, decisive, and people-focused
Strong operational instincts paired with the ability to use data to drive decisions
Comfort leading across multiple shifts and maintaining consistency in expectations
A passion for continuous improvement, team development, and operational excellence

Nice To Haves

B.S. in engineering, business management or related discipline preferred
Experience with D365, Microsoft AX or Microsoft Power BI a plus

Responsibilities

Lead people, equipment, and materials with clear intent to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production across a three-shift operation.
Set the standard for accountability, teamwork, and follow-through by being present where the work happens.
Build and sustain a safety-first culture where everyone looks out for one another and takes ownership of safe work practices.
Enable teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve breakdowns and constraints quickly, using collaboration and structured problem-solving.
Use data, KPIs, and frontline insight to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and strengthen process reliability.
Translate company goals into clear daily priorities, ensuring alignment from leadership to the production floor.
Instill pride in quality by reinforcing product verification, consistency, and “right the first time” execution.
Partner closely with maintenance and planning to improve uptime, changeovers, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
Lead capital improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, capacity, and long-term efficiency.
Build strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers and external partners, grounded in integrity and shared expectations.
Attract, develop, and retain talent by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and recognizing results.
Identify and develop future leaders, supporting succession planning and long-term organizational strength.
Facilitate focused, effective operational meetings that celebrate wins, address gaps, and drive action.
Champion a clean, organized, and disciplined workplace through 5S and elimination of non–value-added activities.