{"id":4132057,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lindsay-precast-plant-manager","title":"Plant Manager","company":{"id":3868998,"name":"Lindsay Precast","domain":"lindsayprecast.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lindsayprecast","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Rock Hill, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-12T02:51:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-12","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T18:35:17Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"LINDSAY FAMILY OF BRANDS\nJob Description\nPlant Manager\nClassification: Full-Time, Exempt\nPaid Weekly\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits available the first day of the month following date of hire.\nPaid Time Off.\n401(k) after 90 days with a 4% company match.\nPosition Summary\nThe Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a precast concrete manufacturing facility. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across all production, quality, safety, maintenance, and workforce functions - ensuring the plant consistently delivers high-quality precast products on schedule and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards. The Plant Manager drives a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and employee development in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\nResponsibilities\nProduction & Operations Management\nDirect all daily plant operations in alignment with company policies, production schedules, and customer commitments.\nOversee pouring schedules to ensure molds are staged, prepared, and ready for production as required.\nAllocate labor across production teams to meet incentive efficiency targets and shift output goals.\nPartner with scheduling and dispatch to align product readiness with delivery requirements and fleet availability.\nCoordinate inbound and outbound material flow with forklift operators and dispatch; enforce proper product handling protocols to minimize damage and rework.\nMonitor raw material and finished goods inventory in collaboration with purchasing to prevent production interruptions.\nIn the event of equipment failures, non-conforming product, or other disruptions, lead rapid response efforts to protect customer commitments and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.\nSafety, Quality & Compliance\nChampion a safety-first culture across all shifts and departments; enforce OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards without exception.\nLead safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.\nPartner with Quality Control to ensure all precast products meet engineering specifications, industry standards (e.g., NPCA), and customer requirements.\nDrive ongoing scrap reduction, rework minimization, and quality yield improvements through data-driven analysis and corrective action.\nEnsure plant housekeeping standards are maintained consistently across all areas and at the close of each shift.\nMaintenance & Facilities\nCollaborate with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment, tooling, and molds are maintained in optimal working condition.\nIdentify capital needs and equipment upgrade opportunities; develop business cases and coordinate implementation with leadership.\nManage environmental and seasonal facility considerations, including energy efficiency and building systems (e.g., minimizing door open time during cold weather operations).\nWorkforce Leadership & Development\nRecruit, develop, and retain a skilled and motivated production workforce in partnership with Human Resources.\nSelect, train, and mentor plant supervisors and team leads; build bench strength and ensure coverage plans are in place for all key roles.\nConduct regular performance reviews, deliver coaching and feedback, and address performance issues promptly and professionally.\nSchedule and lead plant-wide meetings to communicate priorities, performance results, and safety updates.\nControl and minimize overtime while balancing production needs; optimize staffing levels through proactive workforce planning.\nAttend corporate training and leadership meetings as required.\nReporting & Continuous Improvement\nEnsure accurate and timely preparation of all production reports, labor reports, and operational metrics.\nAnalyze plant performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; implement corrective actions with measurable outcomes.\nLead or support lean manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.\nDevelop and manage departmental budgets; control costs and report on variances with actionable explanations.\nQualifications\nRequired\nMinimum 5 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a plant leadership or operations management role.\nDeep working knowledge of precast concrete production processes, including form work, reinforcement, pouring, curing, and finishing.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable an hourly and salaried workforce.\nStrong working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and a proven track record of building safety-first plant cultures.\nFamiliarity with quality standards applicable to precast concrete (e.g., NPCA plant certification, ACI standards).\nProficiency in production planning, scheduling, and labor cost management.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and mix designs.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP or production management systems preferred.\nPreferred\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field - or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nNPCA certification or experience in an NPCA-certified facility.\nExperience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies.\nPrior experience in a PE-backed, multi-site manufacturing environment.\nCore Competencies\nSafety Leadership\nOperational Excellence\nPeople Development\nAccountability & Follow-Through\nQuality & Continuous Improvement\nDecision-Making Under Pressure\nFinancial & Cost Acumen\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWorking Conditions\nThis position requires regular presence on the plant floor in a manufacturing environment that includes exposure to concrete dust, heavy equipment, variable temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels. The Plant Manager must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods. Safety PPE is always required in production areas. Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or on-call availability during peak production periods or plant emergencies.\nAbout Lindsay Family of Brands\nLindsay Family of Brands is a PE-backed infrastructure company building a leading North American platform across precast concrete, integrated solar and energy solutions, and specialty tank systems. With 10 plants, 575 employees, and operations across 40 states, we are executing an aggressive growth strategy toward $500M in revenue by 2030.\nWe move fast, hold ourselves accountable, and invest in people who want to grow with us.\nQualifications\nRequired\nMinimum 5 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a plant leadership or operations management role.\nDeep working knowledge of precast concrete production processes, including form work, reinforcement, pouring, curing, and finishing.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold accountable an hourly and salaried workforce.\nStrong working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and a proven track record of building safety-first plant cultures.\nFamiliarity with quality standards applicable to precast concrete (e.g., NPCA plant certification, ACI standards).\nProficiency in production planning, scheduling, and labor cost management.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and mix designs.\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP or production management systems preferred.\nPreferred\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field - or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nNPCA certification or experience in an NPCA-certified facility.\nExperience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies.\nPrior experience in a PE-backed, multi-site manufacturing environment.\nCore Competencies\n\nSafety Leadership\nOperational Excellence\nPeople Development\nAccountability & Follow-Through\n\nQuality & Continuous Improvement\nDecision-Making Under Pressure\nFinancial & Cost Acumen\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nWorking Conditions\nThis position requires regular presence on the plant floor in a manufacturing environment that includes exposure to concrete dust, heavy equipment, variable temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels. The Plant Manager must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods. Safety PPE is always required in production areas. Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or on-call availability during peak production periods or plant emergencies.\nThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 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