Precast Plant Manager

About Us

Prime Contractor Supply Corporation is a leading value-added distributor of stormwater, sanitary, erosion control, and potable water products and materials. As part of our continued expansion, we have recently acquired a well-established precast concrete manufacturing facility in Western Pennsylvania.

Known as a premier manufacturer of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts, bridge components, and other critical infrastructure products for stormwater and sanitary applications. With a strong market presence in the Midwest and Northeast, we are known for delivering high-quality, durable, and sustainable precast solutions.

With a 40,000 sq. ft. production facility spanning 19 acres, our company is undergoing an exciting transformation following its acquisition by Prime Contractor Supply Corporation. This strategic move is driving rapid growth, operational expansion, and increased market penetration, creating an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Precast Plant Manager to lead our team through this pivotal phase.

Why Join Us?

At Prime, you’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-growing, and innovative team that is reshaping the precast concrete industry. This role offers the best of both worlds:
✅ The energy and innovation of a start-up-like growth phase
✅ The stability and reputation of an established market leader
✅ A chance to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure projects

Join us and enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and a supportive leadership team that values your expertise and vision.

About the Role

The Precast Plant Manager will oversee and coordinate the operations of a precast manufacturing facility to ensure the achievement of company goals. This includes managing production, personnel, quality standards, safety, and budget requirements, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management:

• Plan, schedule, and direct production activities, ensuring efficient use of personnel, materials, and equipment to meet quality standards, delivery schedules, and budget goals.
• Establish performance standards, analyze workflow, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during production.
• Monitor operations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead routine plant production meetings and quality control meetings.

Safety & Compliance:

• Maintain the company’s safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA, quality control plans, governmental, and company-specific safety requirements.
• Lead monthly safety meetings and ensure active participation from the department.
• Conduct accident investigations and prepare monthly plant inspection reports.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that the production of precast products consistently meets or exceeds architectural specifications, as well as PCI, NPCA, and ACPA standards.
• Supervise the fabrication of forms, mix designs, sample preparation, and the construction and finishing of precast products.

Operational Analysis:

• Collect and analyze data to monitor productivity, set performance targets, and optimize operations.
• Develop systems to track and improve productivity, standards, and overall performance.

Business Performance & Improvement:

• Manage operations to achieve profitability, quality, safety, and schedule commitments.
• Implement continuous improvement programs, leveraging Lean principles to enhance performance and maintain a competitive advantage.

Collaboration with Business Development:

• Assist the Business Development team with project scope reviews and estimation of plant-related costs.
• Coordinate with the Production & Quality departments to ensure they are informed of project requirements.

Personnel Management:

• Oversee plant personnel, including hiring, training, and disciplinary actions. Ensure compliance with company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Promote teamwork and foster a positive work environment.

Financial Oversight:

• Review monthly financial reports and address any significant variances with key stakeholders.
• Regularly review and analyze the P&L statement to ensure that manufacturing costs, such as raw materials, labor, overhead, and production costs, are within budget and aligned with production goals.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and operational efficiencies to improve profit margins.
• Ensure that revenue from product sales meets or exceeds targets and adjust strategies as necessary to address any variances.
• Attend monthly business review meetings to assess progress toward plant goals and objectives.
• Participate in annual business planning activities.

Team Leadership:

• Lead production and quality teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Conduct daily production meetings to review schedules, address concerns, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide direction and clear focus to staff in alignment with strategic initiatives.

Employee Development:

• Serve as a role model for employees, demonstrating punctuality, loyalty, mutual respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Assess key employee performance to determine qualified promotion candidates.
• Conduct disciplinary reviews and actions necessary to ensure day-to-day operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BA/BS in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in managing plant operations, including setting and achieving goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and profitability.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in team development.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in precast concrete or building materials is a plus.
• A successful track record in promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Familiarity with Reinforced Concrete Pipe Production and Box Culvert Production.
• Experience in Titan Precast Management System software is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant software and operational technology (MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, Afinitas forms and equipment, and others).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Plant Operations: 4 years (Required)
• Titan Precast Management System software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Precast Concrete: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Somerset, PA 15501 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000