Precast Operations Manager

York Group•Nisku, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Precast Operations Manager is responsible for all plant-floor manufacturing operations at York Precast. This role owns the full production cycle — from concrete batching and steel/insulation fabrication through casting, curing, stripping, finishing, and product storage — and is the primary point of accountability for plant safety, production output, quality, and cost performance.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience considered.
7+ years of experience in precast concrete or structural concrete manufacturing, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or operations management role.
Deep, hands-on knowledge of precast production workflows including batching, forming, reinforcing, casting, curing, finishing, and load-out.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable multi-level production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, panel plans, and production specifications.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Strong understanding of workplace safety standards and experience supporting COR or CPCQA certification programs.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Physically capable of working in a manufacturing environment.
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License with reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous operations management experience in a precast concrete manufacturing facility.
Experience with insulated sandwich panels, architectural precast, structural precast, or similar precast product lines.
Familiarity with production scheduling, ERP, or KPI tracking software.
Standard First Aid Certification.
Fall Protection Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide senior, hands-on leadership and oversight of all plant-floor production activities across all shifts, with direct accountability for production throughput, table utilization, and square footage produced per day across all six tilting tables.
Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring casting, curing, and stripping activities align with project delivery commitments.
Direct the full production workflow: concrete batching, form setup, rebar and insulation preparation, casting, vibration, curing, stripping, finishing, and product yard placement.
Monitor and manage daily production output against targets, identifying and resolving bottlenecks in real time.
Coordinate labour, equipment, crane time, and plant resources to minimize downtime and maximize throughput across all casting tables.
Track production volumes, material usage, and inventory levels to support schedule attainment and cost control.
Assist with the safe loading and unloading of precast panels for transport, coordinating with the delivery and logistics team.
Lead and develop the Production Leads and their respective fabrication crews, setting clear expectations and holding each crew accountable for safety, quality, and daily output across their assigned tables.
Lead and coach production leads in effective crew management, daily scheduling, quality execution, and problem-solving.
Set clear daily and weekly performance expectations and hold team members accountable for safety, quality, and output targets.
Lead pre-shift briefings, toolbox meetings, and shift handover communications.
Support hiring, onboarding, and cross-training of production staff in collaboration with the President and People & Culture.
Address performance and conduct issues in a timely and respectful manner, escalating to the President and People & Culture as required.
Ensure all precast products are produced in strict accordance with shop drawings, engineering specifications, and applicable CSA, CPCI, and project quality standards.
Work in close coordination with the quality assurance function to implement and enforce quality control procedures throughout the production cycle.
Ensure rebar placement, embed installation, insulation placement, and concrete mix verification are completed accurately before each pour.
Drive root-cause analysis on defects, rework, and non-conformances; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Ensure shop drawings are correctly interpreted and applied on the plant floor, liaising with the technical team to resolve any clarifications.
Ensure concrete mixes are batched accurately to specified mix designs and that batching activities align with production schedules.
Monitor raw material inventories — aggregates, cement, admixtures, reinforcing steel, insulation, and hardware — and coordinate with procurement to prevent shortages.
Support the development and trialing of new mix designs in collaboration with quality and engineering staff.
Build and sustain a strong safety culture on the plant floor, modelling safe behaviours and holding all team members to the same standard.
Ensure all production activities comply with York Precast safety policies, applicable Alberta OHS regulations, and industry best practices.
Conduct regular safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and near-miss reviews.
Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective and preventive actions are documented and implemented.
Support the development and maintenance of COR, CPCQA, and other applicable safety and quality certifications.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to continuously improve plant workflow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Monitor labour efficiency, overtime, scrap, rework, and material consumption; identify and act on cost reduction opportunities.
Establish, track, and report on operational KPIs; use data to drive continuous improvement across all production functions.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all plant-floor processes.
Ensure plant equipment — batch plant, cranes, casting forms, vibrators, curing systems, and yard assets — are maintained in safe and operational condition.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel to plan and execute preventive maintenance programs with minimal impact on production.
Escalate equipment or facility issues that affect safety, quality, or schedule to the President.
Partner closely with the Manager, Pre-Construction & Delivery to align production schedules with project delivery commitments, drawing readiness, and site logistics.
Work with the technical team to ensure production documentation is executable and available ahead of casting.
Provide input to the President on capacity planning, staffing levels, equipment requirements, and production scaling strategies.
Collaborate with the Production Optimization Consultant on scheduling improvements, efficiency initiatives, and transportation alignment.
Build production systems, SOPs, and operational standards from the ground up as the plant ramps up, establishing a repeatable foundation for safety, quality, and throughput.
Develop staffing plans for the production floor, advising the President on crew sizing, shift structures, and role sequencing as production volume grows.
Identify gaps in current practices and recommend improvements that increase consistency, efficiency, and output as the plant scales.