Hollowcore Supervisor

The Hollowcore Supervisor is responsible for directing all day-to-day Hollowcore production activities, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering requirements, quality standards, and production schedules.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include production management, production planning & coordination, safety, quality, productivity & performance, equipment & facility management, development, housekeeping & organization, continuous improvement, and documentation & reporting.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, leadership experience, and experience leading crews and coordinating daily production activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree in construction management
• Manufacturing/Manufacturing Technology
• Concrete Technology
• Industrial Technology
• PCI Level I or II certification
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I
• OSHA 30 certification
• Qualified/certified in overhead crane operation and rigging
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years leadership experience
• Experience leading crews and coordinating daily production activities
• Experience rigging and operating overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze process, develop improvements, and implement change
• 3+ years of experience in precast/prestressed concrete or Hollowcore production
• Hands-on experience with Hollowcore production equipment and processes
• Experience coordinating multiple crews or work areas within a production operation
• Experience working in a high-volume, schedule-driven manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, production drawings, bed layouts, and engineering requirements
• Understanding of Hollowcore production processes
• Working knowledge of prestressing strand patterns, stressing requirements, blockouts, embeds, openings, insulation, and production tolerances
• Ability to plan manpower, prioritize daily production, and coordinate bed turnover
• Ability to identify production constraints and make timely decisions to maintain schedule and throughput
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience operating or supervising Hollowcore extruders, saws, stressing equipment, concrete delivery systems, and related production equipment
• Understanding of concrete mix behavior, curing, strength development, and how concrete performance impacts Hollowcore production
• Experience with production planning or scheduling systems
• Experience monitoring bed utilization, cycle time, downtime, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
• Experience with preventive maintenance coordination and production equipment troubleshooting
• Ability to lead, train, develop, and hold employees accountable
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to set clear daily expectations and maintain accountability for production results
• Ability to balance manpower and resources based on production priorities
• Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Planning & Throughput, Quality Control, Maintenance, Fabrication, Shipping, and Yard operations
• Ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Experience developing foremen, leads, and equipment operators
• Experience building cross-training plans and developing employee competency across multiple production functions
• Experience tracking and improving production KPIs such as beds produced, bed utilization, labor efficiency, cycle time, downtime, First Pass Yield, and schedule attainment
• Demonstrated success by reducing production downtime, improving bed turnover, and eliminating recurring production constraints

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Opportunities with Employer match
• Discretionary bonus program
• Weekly pay
• Safety Incentives and Milestone Recognition for your achievements
• Fun, team-focused Company Events
• Advancement and leadership opportunities in a growing company
• Professional development reimbursement
• Paid time-off (sick, vacation and Holidays)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) opportunities