Full job description

The QUIKRETE® Co. one of the largest manufacturers of packaged concrete products in the US and an innovative leader in the commercial building, home improvement products, & DOT industries is seeking a motivated & proactive Production Manager for our Columbus, TX location. We prioritize fostering a positive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued and treated with dignity.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in product production by championing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Your leadership will extend from overseeing manufacturing operations, managing materials, and supervising shipping processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervision of 40 employees across two shifts.
• Ensures products are manufactured to company standards and meet all quality control requirements.
• Schedules production in an efficient manner while ensuring that inventory levels are appropriate to meet customer requirements.
• Reviews accuracy of data for daily production reports.
• Establishes and maintains an accident free work environment.
• Ensures that plant machinery & equipment is in compliance with established company, OSHA/ EPA policies & requirements.
• Maintains an organized and clean warehouse.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the production areas of the plant.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience required.
• A four-year college degree preferred.
• Bi-lingual communication skills are a plus.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and be capable of communicating with maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to build, maintain and lead a teamwork type environment.
• Must be able to monitor and manage adequate inventory controls.
• Must have strong analytical problem solving skills.
• Must have good communication skills and work well with customers.
• Longevity in a building products or an industrial manufacturing background is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), JD Edwards experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement

The QUIKRETE® Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and not an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with preventive maintenance programs and coordinating with maintenance teams?
• Do you have experience scheduling production and managing inventory?
• Are you comfortable leading employees across multiple shifts?
• Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel and Outlook?
• How many years of production or manufacturing management experience do you have?

Less than 2 years
2–4 years
5–9 years
10+ years

• Have you supervised 20 or more employees across multiple shifts?

• Do you have experience in a building products, concrete, cement, aggregate, or industrial manufacturing environment?
• Are you experienced with OSHA safety regulations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person