Plant Manager

Cemstone•Medford, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TCC Materials is a leading manufacturer of architectural and concrete specialty products, including concrete masonry block, concrete repair products, precast, architectural stone, mortars and grout, and hardscape landscaping products. This is an opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business with almost 100 years of industry experience, offering competitive pay and a great benefits package.

Requirements

Experience and ability to manage a staff of supervisors, leads, machine operators, equipment operators, drivers, yard personnel, plant production workers, and administrative staff.
Ability to give direction, assess talent, and make tough decisions.
Experience with building and property maintenance essential.
Basic mechanical ability necessary.
Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.
Basic mathematical skills are necessary to fill out production sheets, create and interpret schedules, and determine plant procedures.
Understanding of manufacturing equipment and process required.
Ability to interpret production metrics and understand goals.
Basic comprehension of cost control within a manufacturing plant.
Experience with manufacturing/production computerized batching/PLC systems.
Strong communication ability and solid interpersonal/networking skills.
Evidence of leadership and professionalism.
Working knowledge of PC Window’s environment including Microsoft Office, computer literate with the ability to analyze and manage data.
Forklift training as required by OSHA.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

College degree and at least 3 years management experience preferred.
At least 8 years of manufacturing and/or construction materials industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead all aspects of assigned manufacturing operations.
Manage all staff, equipment/building/property maintenance, function, safety initiatives, production scheduling, inventory management, production goals, quality and cost control.
Develop and implement efficient and effective daily production and shipping schedules.
Communicate production to staff in a timely and effective manner.
Lead production staff to ensure that production work is accurate, timely and consistent with work instructions and procedures.
Optimize efficiency, productivity, and equipment performance in order to meet objectives.
Ensure that company quality objectives are being met on a consistent basis.
Train production workers on quality assurance procedures and policy as needed.
Develop, implement, and verify standard operating procedures (SOP). Provide SOP training.
Evaluate and assign production personnel to match abilities, skills and knowledge to the optimal plant assignment.
Maintain organization, discipline and structure through the enforcement of Company policies and House Rules.
Monitor and take corrective action on issues relating to work performance.
Engage in daily production work and plant activities as needed.
Operate and maintain all plant production equipment.
Be on-call during all production shifts for troubleshooting assistance and be available to travel to plant as needed.
Ensure physical inventories/cycle counts are conducted as required to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventory.
Interface with office staff on production/work order completions.
Ensure proper quantities and counts.
Supervise the assembly, operation, and maintenance of molds, production, and delivery equipment to ensure production and deliveries are carried out as scheduled.
Ensure the operation and maintenance of curing equipment such as heaters, boilers, steam generators, and water softeners is properly carried out.
Supervise preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment and rolling stock and make sure needed parts are ordered to repair said equipment.
Implement continuous improvement.
Possess competent understanding of efficiency and use of labor as it relates to output.
Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers.
Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company and ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
Perform all other duties as assigned by TCC Materials Management.