Plant Superintendent

CMC•Chesapeake, VA

21h

About The Position

The Plant Superintendent leads daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and shipping. The role drives a culture of safety, monitors production and quality performance, and coordinates people, equipment, and resources to achieve productivity, efficiency, customer, and operational goals. It manages labor and operating costs, oversees plant equipment, facilities, and preventive maintenance, and identifies improvements to safety, quality, and operational performance. The superintendent also maintains a clean, organized, compliant facility and coaches and develops supervisors and production employees while collaborating with internal teams to resolve operational challenges.

Requirements

5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, concrete products, construction materials, or a similar industrial environment.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, maintenance practices, quality systems, and production planning.
Experience managing production performance, labor resources, and operating costs.
Knowledge of industrial equipment and preventive maintenance programs.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
Working knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and employment regulations.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work flexible hours and perform the physical requirements of a manufacturing environment.
High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and shipping activities.
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Monitor production and quality performance to meet customer expectations and operational goals.
Coordinate people, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Manage labor and operating costs while supporting production objectives.
Oversee plant equipment, facilities, and preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant facility.
Coach, develop, and support supervisors and production employees.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve operational challenges and achieve plant goals.