Production Manager Job at Oldcastle Inc. in Madera

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production and maintenance operations in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation. Fosters a “Culture of Safety” for staff and all employees by promoting and modeling an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. They also advise the local business concerning long-term-strategic direction.

The Production Manager manages and coordinates the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost/efficiency expectations. They drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. They manage the coordination and execution of predictive/preventative maintenance plans through the maintenance management system for the facility, ensuring asset reliability meets or exceeds performance expectations.

Job Location

This position is located at our plant in Madera, CA

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of safety & continuous flow production methods with plant manager.
• Responsible to actively seek out, find, and implement process improvements; to include improvements on RM cost reduction, asset utilization, team balancing, matching team strategy to situation.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of leadership; team dynamics, prepare for change, promote & develop team pipeline with plant manager.
• Responsible for final sign off with scheduler on daily/weekly production schedule.
• Establishes formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g. morning safety huddle, mid-day meeting, maintenance planning, operations & sales & engineering).
• Ensures proper training of employees with leads and systematic trainer to advance the business.
• Responsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency.
• Utilize Inventory Management Process (Production-Purchasing Report) to ensure finished goods inventory meets TWC targets for the business.
• Ensures monthly OSHA compliance training is conducted according to schedule requirements with EH&S Tech and EH&S Area manager.
• Ensures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programs/initiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment.
• Responsible for overall preventative/predictive maintenance program for the facility with maintenance manager.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 3+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment leading multiple departments.

Associates' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Production or related field or Bachelors’ degree preferred.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

EOE/Vet/Disability