Block Plant Manager

Company Overview

Gagne & Son Concrete Block, Inc. has been a leader in the manufacturing and sale of concrete products since 1945. With seven strategically located facilities across Maine, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and product knowledge. Our commitment to quality and integrity has made us a trusted partner in the commercial building and home improvement industries.

Summary

We are seeking a Block Plant Manager. The Block Plant Manager oversees all aspects of producing concrete Masonry Units (CMU), Pavers, and Segmented Retaining Wall (SRW).

Block plant experience required: Columbia, Tiger, Besser, Hess or other Block/Paver Machine experience a plus.

The plant is located in Maine’s popular lakes region and is surrounded by streams and mountains with Maine’s coastline only an hour away. Live year-round with great access to recreational activities including boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATVing, and skiing. Leave the traffic and long commute and come to work in ‘Vacationland’!

Benefits include an annual bonus plan, 401k with employer match, health, dental & vision insurance, 9 paid holidays, paid parental leave and company paid life & disability insurance.

Essential Functions

1. Work with department managers and executives to plan and schedule production operations. Communicate production schedules and related information to department supervisors and other leadership.

2. Maintain production to meet to sales forecast.

3. Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

4. Evaluate production schedules to ensure materials and other resources are in place and projects start on time.

5. Oversee physical testing and visual inspection. Be responsible for the quality assurance on all projects in keeping with the quality standards of the company

6. Oversee inventory of plant materials and maintenance of machines and equipment.

7. Facilitate plant maintenance (scheduling production maintenance on mixers, testing equipment, and air compressor).

8. Track and report production data.

9. Oversee all research and development projects.

10. Participate in Safety Committee meetings and enforce the use of safety equipment while providing full support to the Safety Director.

11. Be a hands-on manager with daily presence in production.

12. Participate in hiring, discipline, and other management matters as needed.

13. Be a driver of continuous process improvement.

14. Must have strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

15. Ensure that all aspects of quality are in accordance with all standards.

16. Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

17. Design and implement training programs for Block plant personnel.

18. Drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.

19. Understand the sales process and provide support with customer inquiries.

20. Oversee maintenance of molds and block equipment.

21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

· Experience manufacturing block and pavers.

Preferred Skills:

· Basic knowledge of electronics and programmable controllers

· Knowledge of ASTM standards for manufactured concrete products

· Associates degree and/or 3+ years in a leadership role in a similar industry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

· Strong working knowledge of OSHA and safety procedures

· Ability to train and instruct employees

What We Offer:

· Competitive pay and benefits package.

· Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the company.

· A team-oriented and safety-first work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

· Competitive wage, dependent on experience.

· Excellent benefit package, including employee health insurance, dependent health insurance coverage (company pays 50+% of the premium), dental, STD, Life and AD&D insurance available, paid parental leave, paid holidays and PTO, 401(k) retirement program with 4% company match, and: wellness, boot, and tuition reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person