Plant Manager

Rinker Pipe•Plattsmouth, NE

65d

About The Position

As Plant Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing overall leadership of plant operations which includes supporting all aspects of a safe working environment by promoting continuous improvement of plant processes and procedures in order to measure and report results of safety and quality standards. This position also ensures the plant operates cost effectively within customer product expectations and Rinker Material's operating and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5 plus years' experience successfully managing a precast concrete manufacturing plant.
Strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to present oneself and communicate in a professional, positive, and courteous manner with managing internal and external relationships.
Strong knowledge of production management in the concrete industry or equivalent.
Working knowledge of large machine operation, construction of infrastructure, and shipping and fulfillment.
Must have knowledge and experience of implementing Lean manufacturing techniques.
Demonstrated ability to provide direction, develop and lead a team, provide strategic direction, and inspire the team to achieve key goals in a timely and cost effective manner. Ability to apply problem solving techniques.
Ability to provide clear and concise verbal instructions along with the ability to listen and ask questions to understand points made by others.
Mathematical skills and mechanical abilities to diagnose and solve problems.
Demonstrated pattern of positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and manufacturing/ERP/database systems software.
Proactive problem solving techniques.
Possess thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work. Has sound planning skills, knows how to execute against respective action plans.
Must have a valid drivers' license and ability to travel 10-15 percent of the time to other locations and/or meetings.

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient management of precast manufacturing operations by overseeing the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner.
Accurately track and record metrics, troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Act as a leader in terms of continuous improvement and change management.
Analyze data drawn from production reports in order to identify possible improvements to better efficiencies and reduce quality defects.
Communicate, implement and apply company policies and procedures.
Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example.
Encourage autonomous work by empowering employees.
Develop a training plan and ensure succession planning.
Ensure the product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
Administer company safety program ensuring compliance with required training and OSHA safety procedures.
Other duties as assigned.