Head of Precast Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead team of concrete production workers to produce precast segments that meet appropriate quality requirements.
• Manage team shifts and organize daily activity of crews to meet production requirements and timeline.
• Accurately set up, verify, and pour structural concrete products.
• Responsible for batching concrete or scheduling readymix concrete as appropriate for production.
• Schedule and plan deliveries of aggregates and admixtures.
• Supervise QC technician and support QC efforts as needed.
• Manage and organize truck load out.
• Provide consistent guidance and training for team members, including daily safety meetings.
• Maintain tools and machinery and inform management when repairs are necessary.
• Maintain inventory required for concrete production and inform purchasing team when repairs are necessary.
• Train new employees on procedures and equipment as needed.
• Communicate production progress to upper management.
• Facilitate an environment where all employees are groomed for success and professional growth.
• Communicate to management needs relating to schedule, manpower and equipment.
• Actively participate in department goals and special projects.
• Provide recommendations for process and product improvements.
• Elevate and troubleshoot non-standard issues
• Adhere to appropriate testing standards and maintain a safe working environment to ensure ACI, PCI, city-specific and OSHA compliance.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints, measuring tapes and other measuring tools as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of quality testing experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Current ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification

Preferred Skills & Experience

• PCI Level 1 certification
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Practiced in root cause analysis
• Complex problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to work and learn independently
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines.
• Able to complete a task with minimal direction or oversight.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.