Operations Manager

Job ID: 523279

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions.

We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America.

We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Oversee manufacturing operations and the production management and supervisory teams for the plant.

Incorporates organization-wide operational safety regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and cost control policies and programs into the manufacturing processes at the location.

Monitors production metrics, responds to and resolves problems, and recommends process improvements, new technologies, and methods to maximize operational efficiency.

Collaborate with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop long-term solutions.

Implements long-term plans for the facilities, equipment, materials, technology, and workforce resources to maintain manufacturing capacity and processes that support business goals.

Job Location

This is an onsite position based at our Bulls Gap, TN facility.

Job Responsibilities



* Operational Management:
+ Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality.
+ Monitor production metrics and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.


* Team Leadership:
+ Lead, mentor, and develop the manufacturing teams.
+ Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
+ Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.


* Strategic Planning:
+ Collaborate with site leadership to define long-term manufacturing strategies.
+ Identify and implement lean manufacturing principles and methodologies to enhance productivity.
+ Develop budgets and forecasts for manufacturing operations, monitoring variances.


* Quality Assurance:
+ Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure products meet specifications.
+ Lead root cause analysis efforts for production issues and develop action plans to resolve them.
+ Schedule and oversee audits related to quality.


* Safety & Compliance:
+ Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
+ Conduct regular safety assessments and implement corrective actions as ne...