Plant/Production Supervisor Oldcastle/Avon MFG - Avon, CT

 

 

Job ID:  491203

Non-Exempt

 

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. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

 

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Position Summary

 

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction for overall production 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. Advise the local business concerning long-term strategic direction. Manage and coordinate the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and budgeted cost/efficiency expectations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through appropriate channels in the operation. Holds self and staff directly accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. Ensures training plans for production, maintenance staff, and self are in place and followed, promoting key aspects of the overall succession plan process. Assume plant manager responsibilities as needed.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• An active member of the local business team
• Responsible for the daily/weekly production schedule
• Establishes formal and informal communications for staff and employees (e.g. morning safety huddle, mid-day meeting, maintenance planning, etc)
• Develops self, staff, and employees for advancement and contribution to the success of the business
• Ensures proper training of employees to advance the business
• Ensures proper staffing of operations resources
• Responsible for plant layout, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency
• Ensures safety committee is actively engaged in promoting awareness for safety programs/initiatives and driving improvement towards an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment
• Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have a workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices
• Manages the corrective action/progressive disciplinary process for all operation techs
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

 

Education 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
• Bachelors’ degree preferred

 

Experience Requirements

 

• At least 5 years of demonstrated manufacturing supervisory experience
• At least 5 years of steel fabricating experience
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position

 

Knowledge/Skills/Ability Requirements

 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resources
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and utilizing process and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources to meet internal business objectives and customer expectations
• Thorough knowledge of effective and efficient production and manufacturing methods
• Thorough knowledge of company product, policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Demonstrated successful application of managerial and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated skills or knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and dealing with ambiguity
• Strong ana