Production Manager - Egg Harbor City, NJ - CRH Americas

Job ID:  502687

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 role of the Production Manager is to lead the manufacturing operation and ensure quality products are produced safely, according to an accurate and timely schedule while continually seeking out productivity, efficiency and cost improvements. He or she must continually be working toward improving performance in the areas of safety, people, process and equipment in support of providing an improved internal and external customer experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe work environment and ensures safety is communicated and enforced at all levels of responsibility within the production team
• Responsible for direct management of Production Supervisors
• Leads the successful day-to-day operation of a non-union aluminum fencing production operation, with approx. 250 total indirect reports working a 24/5 schedule
• Strives for continuous improvement and operational excellence in personnel, processes, and the effectiveness of the overall operation
• Drives problem solving and root cause analysis to understand gaps in performance and acts to correct identified issues
• Responsible for ensuring the facility is appropriately staffed to safely achieve production metrics
• Responsible for Supervisor development, providing the support and tools to achieve their full leadership potential
• Coaches direct reports and constantly looks for ways to improve performance
• As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, drives overall facility performance and teamwork through collaboration
• Communicates and collaborates with the Product Development team to coordinate the effective implementation of new products, processes and equipment
• Work with Plant Controller and PM to establish, and aid in the production of, an appropriate set of KPI’s and metrics to report on performance
• Work with the Planner/Scheduler to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of product throughout the entire production processes
• Ensures adherence and compliance to any legal and statutory safety and operating standards
• Must be willing to work outside typical hours to ensure engagement of supervisory team and consistent application of process and procedure
• Any other tasks as may reasonably be assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in engineering, business, or other related discipline
• 5+ years of experience as an Operations Leader, with a proven history of progressive roles and achieving metrics within an organization
• Demonstrated capability to improve production processes using continuous improvement tools
• Demonstrated leadership experience on a diverse team with proven experience in holding team accountable while creating a positive work environment
• SAP experience greatly preferred
• Root Cause/Corrective action understanding, and expertise required
• Strong commitment to employee engagement
• Ability to be on-call as needed to support production off-shifts and/or issues that arise
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.and wear all required PPE

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.

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