Site Manager - West Columbia, SC
Oldcastle

Job ID: 502088

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

The Site Manager is responsible for the successful operations of the plant which include general supervision of all phases of production, quality control, equipment maintenance, procurement, receiving and shipping. Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training of personnel. In this role, the Site Manager will have responsibility and accountability for site bottom line results.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing the highest standards for manufacturing operations, from housekeeping to safety and maintenance
• Providing exceptional leadership to staff, assessing performance, and directing all operational activities to ensure safety, product quality and consistency
• Analyze workforce requirements
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of equipment or new production techniques
• Ensuring workplace safety through implementation, adherence and enforcement of company standards, as well as safety programs. Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform tasks safely
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees
• Determine and monitor plant KPIs
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor and equipment to meet production targets
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment and methods of work
• Promote operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement for driving high productivity
• Ordering Sand or ensure sand ordered in a timely manner
• Support Techniseal Corporate to negotiate contract for sand
• Support Techniseal Corporate for procuring and profitably negotiating raw materials, setting up logistical details to ensure availability to meet production demand
• Purchase equipment/parts/services to successfully operate the facility
• Implement and sustain a solid equipment preventative maintenance program
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Responsible for financial performance of own facility (budget & forecast, labor variance, inventory management, workforce and capital planning)
• Meet or exceed production variance goals
• Implement quality control programs and monitor product standards
• Ensure good customer service for the shipping of the orders on-time
• Responsible for the inventory
• Responsible for site IT issues
• Maintain a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies and work with Corporate to get Waste Management Permit and Air Permit
• Perform other tasks/responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in manufacturing management and strong understanding of manufacturing/receiving/shipping processes
• Good understanding and working knowledge of problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools (DMAIC, Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) is a plus
• Mechanically inclined and must be able to assist and supervise third party or local employees for the maintenance or optimization of equipment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in pertinent field
• 5 plus years manufacturing leadership experience
• Up to 10% overnight travel

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Nov 15, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Lean Six Sigma, Facilities, Procurement, Manager, Management, Operations

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