Sr. Plant Manager

Description

Build Your Future at NWPX
At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America's water infrastructure. It's work you can be proud of-and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands-Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva-set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers-while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: The Sr. Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, cost effective, and on time manufacturing of NWPX Park products. The Sr. Plant Manager will drive accountability through management of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery KPI's and will have broad authority to change integral department processes aligned with NWPX Park strategic goals. The Sr. Plant Manager must embrace and support the core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork (ACT).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the site leader to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies.
• Lead and participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and corrective action plans.
• Plan, organize, and direct all precast production activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Ensure plant equipment and production processes are optimized for safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Oversee material usage and inventory management to control costs and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with engineering, scheduling, and logistics to meet delivery commitments.
• Partner with Quality Control to maintain compliance with project specifications, NPCA or PCI standards, and ASTM requirements.
• Oversee dispatch and delivery operations to ensure on-time, accurate, and safe product shipments.
• Coordinate with scheduling and logistics teams to balance production flow, delivery capacity, and customer needs.
• Manage field service operations, ensuring timely support for installations, site repairs, and warranty issues.
• Oversee purchasing activities for raw materials, consumables, and supplies-maintaining appropriate inventory levels and controlling costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure material availability and cost competitiveness.
• Supervise, train, and mentor plant staff including Production Supervisors, Leads, Planners, and Operators.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor KPIs including labor efficiency, yield, scrap rates, downtime, and throughput.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Develop and manage plant budgets and forecasts.
• Provide regular reporting on performance metrics, production output, and operational issues.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership on strategic planning and capacity expansion.
• Develops, establishes and communicates performance targets and measurements for the manufacturing team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accomplished interpersonal skills with all levels of people.
• Proficient organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage operations in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.
• In-depth understanding of precast concrete processes, quality standards, and production methods.
• Proficiency with MRP systems (SAP experience preferred).
• Ability to attract, grow, and develop direct reports while building an effective, results producing team.
• Exceptional time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• NPCA Master Precaster certification or 10+ years' experience in precast manufacturing.
• 5+ years in plant management or senior leadership role, preferably within multi-department or multi-plant operation.
• Strong understanding of precast production methods, mix designs, and reinforcement detailing.

Experience or Certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing preferred

Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment are below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.

NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type.

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing.

Up to 2/3 of the time:

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines.

Less than 1/3 of the time:

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

• Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production

• Stooping: Positions self to lift items off the floor.

• Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Vision Requirements:

Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:

• Distance vision (clear feet at 20 feet or more)

• Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Weather Conditions

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in the production area, and in plant yards.

Noise Levels

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Moderate noise to loud noise when in production

• Quiet conditions when working in the office

Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:

• Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection, Reflective Vest

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