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Plant Manager

United ConcreteDurham, Connecticut🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Plant Manager role at United Concrete offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive operational excellence in a vital industry, with competitive compensation and a robust 401(k) match. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in manufacturing management, particularly within precast concrete, and a passion for safety, quality, and team development. Apply today to take your career to the next level!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Durham, Connecticut, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Six Sigma

Job Description

United Concrete is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our precast concrete manufacturing facility. You'll own safety, production, quality, and profitability while leading a team of 8-10+ employees.

What You'll Do

  • Lead all daily plant operations: production scheduling, batching, casting, curing, finishing, and shipping
  • Drive a zero-incident safety culture and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance
  • Maintain PCI/NPCA certifications and ensure products meet specs and DOT standards
  • Manage plant P&L, budget, labor costs, and raw material inventory
  • Oversee preventive maintenance for batch plant, cranes, forms, and yard equipment
  • Hire, train, and develop supervisors and hourly staff
  • Partner with sales, engineering, and project management to meet customer deadlines

  • 5+ years of manufacturing management experience, including 3+ years in precast/prestressed concrete
  • Proven P&L and budget responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of concrete mix designs, formwork, reinforcing, and curing
  • Track record of improving safety, quality, and on-time delivery
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • Bonus points: PCI/NPCA certifications, Lean/Six Sigma, bilingual English/Spanish
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental insurance
  • 401(k) with 10% company match
  • Paid time off and holidays

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