Plant Manager

Company Overview The Wilbert Group, which is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider, catering to the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings, a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts, construction equipment, trailers, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services. Overview Responsible for supervising the daily operation of concrete vault manufacturing, graveside services, crematory, mortuary transport, monuments, & delivery to ensure all employees strive to meet the standards set forth by the company for Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Preventative Maintenance and Housekeeping. Essential Job Functions Oversee daily scheduling of all departments, managing manufacturing and delivery labor hours. Monitor costs and expenses, explaining month-to-month variances. The Wilbert Group is committed to maintaining a safety-first culture, ensuring the well-being of our employee partners, clients, and community. We prioritize safety in all aspects of our operations and expect employee partners to uphold these standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of safety protocols, a proactive approach to risk management, and a dedication to fostering a safe work environment. Coordinate daily production on the shop floor, ensuring the necessary resources (parts, supplies, tools and equipment) are provided for efficient and effective production of goods. Responsible for monitoring and correcting any quality issues in both our products and graveside services. Work with our suppliers to optimize concrete mix/strength and minimize product cost. Assist Regional Manager in developing and implementing continuous process improvements, specifically related to efficiency, safety & housekeeping. Help implement Lean Manufacturing Concepts. Make certain that all State, Federal and Company safety requirements are current and adhered to including employee training and necessary meetings. Maintain compliance with all OSHA and DOT requirements. Manage all department's purchasing, warehousing and inventory control of both raw and finished goods. Responsible for contacting vendors, ordering parts & supplies and monitoring lead times to ensure deliveries of these materials meet demand. Conduct bi-weekly and monthly inventory-counts and assist in reconciling variances. Manage all department training, expectations, discipline and evaluations in accordance with Company policy and State/Federal law. Along with the Regional Manager, coordinate the Maintenance & Repair of the company's facilities, equipment & vehicles. Physically assist in any manufacturing/delivery or customer service activity/issue as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Prefer a minimum of 2 years in the precast concrete industry, including experience in production scheduling, dispatching, purchasing, safe work procedures and practices. HS Diploma or GED required. Prior experience managing people, production, equipment and/or maintenance. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Precast, concrete batch or construction experience. Manufacturing or batch operations Lean Methodologies Some basic accounting knowledge. Some basic mechanical skills Good interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees, and managers. Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form. Must have a solid understanding of MS Office software and Google. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.