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Title: Communications Manager

Primary department: Communications

Reports to: Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Other departments supported: All

General summary:

National Precast Concrete Association represents manufacturers of plant-produced precast concrete products and the suppliers of products and services for the industry. Since 1965, the association has been dedicated to expanding the use of quality precast concrete and providing members with the programs and information required to operate a successful precast plant.

NPCA’s membership consists mainly of small-to-midsized, family-owned, closely held manufactures and sellers of precast concrete products. A few larger Producer members are publicly traded companies.  Producer members are located in all 50 states and 13 countries.

This position serves as the managing editor of Precast Solutions magazine, maintains and advances the precast.org website, implements NPCA’s social media accounts, assists with the NPCA blog, assists with government affairs, co-produces NPCA’s podcast, and writes and edits a variety of communication collateral for NPCA’s various communication channels.

Essential duties:

Precast Solutions magazine

• Creates the editorial calendar and production schedule for this quarterly magazine, researches potential topics and ensures the timely completion of each issue.
• Leads editing.
• Writes and edits stories and handles photography as needed.
• Packages content for the web.
• Develops and assigns technical topics, in coordination with NPCA’s technical services engineers and coordinates in-house stories.
• Works closely with in-house designer on production.

Website

• Manages day-to-day upkeep of NPCA website and leads development and implementation of online strategy.
• Ensures the consistency of the NPCA brand.
• Coordinates with the third-party development company.
• Tracks site analytics and compiles monthly and annual summaries.
• Researches and implements SEO best practices.
• Tracks website sponsor analytics.
• Serves as project manager for page or site development projects.

Implements NPCA’s social media efforts:

• Coordinates content for platforms alongside the Director of Communications.
• Curates and posts content for daily updates.
• Responds to and interacts with others.
• Tracks analytics for each platform.
• Reports weekly on traffic and trends.

Other duties:

• Serves as department lead editor on all non-technical documents to ensure consistency with AP and NPCA style guides.
• Assists the department VP with government affairs tracking and reporting.
• Co-produces and distributes NPCA’s podcast.
• Serves as primary contact for industry coalitions in concert with department vice president.
• Edits in-house video projects.
• Leads photo and video storage and tagging (digital asset management).
• Primary writer and editor for Precast Digest email newsletter.
• Writes and edits content for various print and electronic publications.
• Monitors emerging web/electronic communication technology and opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field and minimum of 2-4 years of applicable experience.
• Top-tier verbal and written communication skills, including intimate knowledge of AP style a must.
• Experience managing a print publication.
• Experience in website management, including experience in the WordPress platform and basic HTML knowledge.
• Experience with Google Analytics and SEO practices.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite highly desirable.
• Experience with digital asset management software highly desirable.
• Experience with photography, video and audio equipment highly desirable.
• Able to travel for work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Places where work is performed: This work is performed on the employer’s premises, except for scheduled trips, seminars, trade shows, conventions and conferences; in which case, the work is performed at the location.

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Department: Technical Services and Professional Development

Reports to: Vice President of Technical Services and Professional Development

General Summary: This position provides daily management of NPCA’s Outreach Plan including: research, tracking, support, and follow up for tradeshows and external education including: academia, students, specifiers, contractors, NPCA Affiliates, and other end-users of precast concrete. Additionally, this position supports the certification/promotion, codes and standards, and marketing segments by providing data, reporting, tracking, and contributing to Working for You blogs and articles.

Essential Duties (include but not limited to):

Outreach Support

• Provide administrative management of daily Outreach Plan projects.
• Identify and recommend educational opportunities, including live presentations and webinars, for academia, students, specifiers, and end-users of precast concrete
• Creates and maintains database of contacts through academia, schools, specifying agencies, firms and other end users of precast concrete
• Research tradeshows as provided by supervisor and create comparative documents for costs, presentation opportunities, and sponsorship options for each tradeshow
• Serve as point of contact for external education audiences and tradeshows
• Manage selection, logistics and timeline of external presentations and tradeshows including materials, agenda, booth set up, food & beverage, and lead retrieval follow up.
• Manage student registrations for external presentations and webinars
• Conduct follow up after presentations and tradeshows to all attendees and forward leads to appropriate stakeholders, including maintain lists of attendees and managing follow up
• Responsible for input of budget projections in Outreach budget based on upcoming event expenses.
• Write blogs and outreach promotion articles for Communications to publish.
• Manage specifier webinar promotion plans in conjunction with Communications Department.

Operations/Administration

• Coordinate NPCA accreditation as an AIA approved provider and with individual states as PDH provider
• Work with NPCA Affiliates to provide information on NPCA external education presentations and webinars
• Track monthly metrics on education outreach
• Track all external education attendance and maintain records for continuing education credits
• Provide external course information to the Communications Department to promote NPCA education programs
• Manage day of webinar logistics for specifier webinars
• Manage printing and shipment of materials for external presentations and webinars, and tradeshows
• Manage compilation of external course evaluations
• Create and maintain database of contacts for academia, schools, and students including student and professor membership tracking
• Provide updated contacts for specifying agencies, firms, and end-users of precast concrete to Communications for inclusion in specifier database
• Track follow up to stakeholder groups
• Travel as required to NPCA conventions, conferences and education seminars.
• Track budget items for each event
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships: Strong working relationship with NPCA staff and management team; NPCA committees; all NPCA members, affiliates, instructors, specifiers, academia and students, and a variety of other industry-related and professional organizations as necessary.  Keep supervisor informed of all important actions.

Minimum qualifications and requirements:        

• 4-year college degree
• Strong organizational, people, and communication skills
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to groups of up to 50 persons
• Minimum of two years’ experience in administration and support of adult learning programming
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic understanding of database functions

Equipment:  General Office Equipment:  telephone, photocopy machine, fax machine, computer equipment.

Places Where Work Is Performed: This work is performed in variety of locations, including the employer’s premises and on location at NPCA and other industry-related conventions, conferences, educational offerings and committee meetings.

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations

General Summary: Management of overall office areas including equipment, building & custodial services.  Includes assistance in the areas of finance, administration, and IT support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Finance responsibilities include:
  • Invoicing and payment processing
  • Bookstore order fulfillment
  • Maintain proper bookstore inventory levels and keep records updated
  • A/R collection effort and documentation.
  • Maintenance of monthly aging report.
  • Preparation and mailing of monthly statements
  • Preparation of bookstore inventory for sale at seminars and trade shows.
  • Accounts Payable coding and entry into accounting system
  • Monthly postage and copier reporting
  • Maintain appropriate postage levels
• Administrative duties include:
  • Second on telephones for the whole office
  • General correspondence for the Department
  • Maintain department storage inventory
  • Participate as a member of the administrative assistant team
  • Oversight of kitchen
• Office Management duties include:
• Order and maintain kitchen and office supplies
• Manage vendors for office equipment (copiers, postage machine and kitchen appliances)
• Responsible for above noted equipment maintenance/repairs coordination
• Maintain overall office, coordinating with building and custodial service as required
• Responsible for annual office refresh
• IT Support
  • First point of contact for routine IT issues
  • Conduct bi-monthly computer check ups for staff equipment
  • Escalate to outside IT vendor as needed and monitor completion
• Meetings
  • Convention and Precast Show registrations
• Other duties as assigned

Nonessential duties (include but not limited to): Some light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required on an occasional basis.

Internal / External Relationships: Must have strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced team environment. Must possess strong organizational skills. Must maintain confidentiality with all Association information and operations. Must have excellent phone and email etiquette for both internal and external customers.

Equipment Used: General Office Equipment

Software Used: Phoenix (custom membership database); Microsoft Office Suite

Places where work is performed: Work is performed on the employer’s premises. Some travel required to attend NPCA events.

Requirements:         

• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Database experience
• Aptitude for numbers
• College degree required.
• Ability to perform varied tasks in an interruption-based work environment
• Must be pro-active, able to identify problems and suggest solutions
• Three to four years’ experience as an administrative assistant

Company: Reinforced Earth Company

Location: Victorville, Calif.

Job title: Plant Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated, independent and organized individual to join our team at our Victorville, CA, Plant.

The Reinforced Earth Company is recognized as the inventor and market leader of the MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) retaining wall industry. The company provides the design and supply of materials of proprietary retaining wall systems and earth related technologies to contractors and owners for use in civil engineering. Our company works as a sub-contractor/material supplier on DOT and privately owned projects. We perform all duties associated with our jobs from sales, marketing, civil engineering/design, supply, and construction support.

Job Description: The Plant Manager reports to the National Precast Manager and is responsible for leading and supporting the Superintendent and Crew Leaders to maintain workforce motivation and productivity, overseeing organization and efficient operations of all crews, and managing maintenance, working conditions, quality of products, and profitability of the plant.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Gather all necessary project information through consistent communication with Project Managers and maintain long- and short-range production schedules accordingly.
• Understand the plant’s costs to be able to estimate work and provide quotes to internal and external clients.
• Review monthly financial results and make operational corrections where needed.
• Provide oversight and solutions for production and logistics problems as they arise.
• Obtain competing quotes for materials supplied from outside vendors. Coordinate with National Precast Manager to ensure preferred pricing company-wide.
• Ensure that all materials supplied from outside vendors and suppliers conforms to governing specifications while ensuring that raw material supply is consistent; including but not limited to ready mix concrete, steel and product hardware.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting is received and recorded into established tracking forms and company portal for production tracking.
• Make certain that all safety practices and QC procedures are being followed by all employees. Grow the safety culture in line with the safety focus of the company. Provide full support to the Safety Coordinator.
• Maintain adequate and efficient production staffing levels utilizing split-shifts and third-party staffing agency only when needed.
• Ensure that reporting standards meet those set forth by NPCA and ACI, in conjunction with Quality Control and Quality Assurance coordinators where applicable.
• Provide effective management and leadership including evaluating employee performance, coordinate training opportunities, mentor and develop employees, provide coaching, written and verbal feedback, rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Cultivate and reinforce “promote from within” mindset in junior leaders.
• Provide and maintain a fair and positive culture.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in all areas. Review all equipment and structures, identifying those that might need to be replaced or added.
• Plan for replacements/additions by including costs in the annual capital budget, except for unforeseen issues at which point a request is sent to the National Precast Manager who will seek the necessary approvals.
• Practice effective delegation and leadership in all areas while monitoring plant performance at large and improving profitability.
• Monitor plant capabilities and plan ahead relative to region forecast.

Education/Skills/Experience

• 10 years of experience in precast concrete industry
• Quality Control Technician Level 1, and ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certification required
• NPCA PQS1 certification preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial Management skills
• Problem solving and Analysis skills
• Business Acumen

Work Environment: Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

The Reinforced Earth Company offers commensurate salaries and a strong Benefit Package including:

• Two Weeks Paid Vacation (Plus Employee Birthday)
• Eleven Holidays
• 401K with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental (with Orthodontia Option) and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Wellness Program with Incentives

For more information about our Company, please visit us online at www.reinforcedearth.com

The Reinforced Earth Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at 703-547-8797.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Company: Zeiser Wilbert Vault Inc.

Location: Elmira, N.Y.

Job title: QC Manager/Office Assistant

Job description

Zeiser Precast, a leader in the precast industry in upstate New York, is looking for a new team member.

We are currently accepting applications for a candidate with a two-year Construction Technology degree.

The position will entail project estimating, CAD design, quality control testing and inspection, and site visits with local contractors. We ask that the candidate has a working knowledge of blueprints and design, Auto CAD operations, and is an ACI certified technician level 1.

Zeiser Precast has been in business since 1946 and we continue to strive for excellence as we continue into the future. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, eager to learn, able to bring new and inventive ideas to a continually growing field, and someone looking for a career. Our company is in Elmira, N.Y., and we provide precast needs for contractors and homeowners within an 80-mile radius of our plant.

The starting salary will be negotiated with potential candidates at the time of a scheduled interview.

Please send all resumes to Jeremy Sherman, General Manager, at [email protected]. You can also contact Jeremy at 607-733-0568, Monday –Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Company: EJ

Location: Brockton, Mass.

Job title: Sales Representative

We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.
The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others,
quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
EJ is a family owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.

Job description
Promotes, specifies and sells products for manufacturer or distributor to business and industrial establishments or individuals at sales office, or customer’s place of business by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Creates and updates lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, and other sources.
• Strategically travels throughout assigned territory to call on current and prospective customers to solicit specifications and orders or talks with customer on sales floor or by phone.
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.
• Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Must have abilities to do material take-off from blue prints.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm’s production and delivery schedules.
• Prepares all required reports of business transactions, sales progress and submits expense accounts, as required.
• Calls and follows up on engineering firms and municipalities to assist in specifications.
• Tracks projects through job lead publications and communicates this information to branch.
• Handles incoming phone calls from customers and suppliers.
• Makes service calls, upon customer request, to accomplish minor repairs to company products.
• Continually educates themselves on new and existing products to maintain effective knowledge.
• Provides direct customer communication when needed as it pertains to product use and application.
• Reviews existing products and customer specifications for up-to-date, cost-effective casting design.
• Works with other Engineering personnel on proposed design modifications. Submits revised designs for customer approval.
• Attends trade shows, meetings, expositions and conventions to make customer contacts which result in product sales.
• Maintains complete knowledge of EJ castings and water products, fabricated products and infra-risers, as well as EJ partner products produced by EJ in other regions.
• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
• Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits
Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

Qualified candidates can apply on our career site at www.ejco.com/careers

Company: EJ

Location: Brockton, Mass.

Job title: Inside Sales Representative

We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.
The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
EJ is a family owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.

Job Description
Inside Sales position services new and existing clients with an opportunity to grow and take on additional responsibilities in an exciting work environment. This job requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships; internal as well as customer relationships.
• Responsible for maintaining the supply chain process from the beginning to the end, including load fulfillment and accuracy.
• Processes all incoming orders and provides internal and customer status updates as needed.
• Monitors invoicing and receivables to ensure account accuracy.
• Maintains all related customer files.
• Keeps all managers informed about orders, customer concerns, and competition, as well as develop general product knowledge.
• Assist in pulling and prepping customers orders for delivery and/or pick up.
• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
• Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and two years related experience preferred.

Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits
Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

Qualified candidates can apply on our career site at www.ejco.com/careers

Company: EJ

Location: Denham Springs, La.

Job title: Sales Representative

We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.
The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others,
quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
EJ is a family owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.

Job description
Promotes, specifies and sells products for manufacturer or distributor to business and industrial establishments
or individuals at sales office, or customer’s place of business by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Creates and updates lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, and other sources.
• Strategically travels throughout assigned territory to call on current and prospective customers to solicit specifications and orders or talks with customer on sales floor or by phone.
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.
• Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Must have abilities to do material take-off from blue prints.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm’s production and delivery schedules.
• Prepares all required reports of business transactions, sales progress and submits expense accounts, as required.
• Calls and follows up on engineering firms and municipalities to assist in specifications.
• Tracks projects through job lead publications and communicates this information to branch.
• Handles incoming phone calls from customers and suppliers.
• Makes service calls, upon customer request, to accomplish minor repairs to company products.
• Continually educates themselves on new and existing products to maintain effective knowledge.
• Provides direct customer communication when needed as it pertains to product use and application.
• Reviews existing products and customer specifications for up-to-date, cost-effective casting design.
• Works with other Engineering personnel on proposed design modifications. Submits revised designs for customer approval.
• Attends trade shows, meetings, expositions and conventions to make customer contacts which result in product sales.
• Maintains complete knowledge of EJ castings and water products, fabricated products and infra-risers, as well as EJ partner products produced by EJ in other regions.
• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
• Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits
Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

Qualified candidates can apply on our career site at www.ejco.com/careers

Company: Locke Solutions

Location: Houston, Texas

Job title: Sales & Marketing Manager

Job description
In this role, you are responsible for developing a team and helping provide them with the tools and training necessary to drive the growth of our people and business.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Key Results Area No. 1 – Strategic Planning to Hit at least $100mm in Revenue in the year 2030 Successful Result
Develop and act upon a written business plan laying out the details of product lines, geographic markets, customer segments, potential acquisitions, and potential greenfield expansions leading us down a path to accomplish annual revenue of $100mm in the year 2030.

• Work with leadership team to evaluate and critique the plan.
• Discuss the plan with your team at least quarterly and create actionable Rocks and Annual Goals.
• Work with Marketing resources to promote Lead Generation through our website and social media.

Key Results Area No 2 – Develop Team Structure & Manage Direct Reports Successful Result
Determine right team structure and create specific job descriptions and expectations for each of your direct reports.

• Hold one-to-one meetings with each direct report at least monthly & possibly weekly, if needed.
• Develop scorecard and measure results such as new orders, new business accounts, & win ratio.
• Review & monitor the health of sales pipeline & if necessary, develop sales activity goals for the team.
• Recruit, select, hire, onboard, and train new members of your team.
• Develop compensation plans to encourage & motivate expected sales behaviors.

Key Results Area No. 3 – Coaching & Mentoring Direct Reports Successful Result
Regularly riding along with sales reps (2x/month), coaching team on project negotiations over $200k, and leveraging your business relationships to advance your team’s career goals.

• Outline a written expected sales process and train your team. This would include how we prepare for sales calls, creating an agenda, identifying key information we are gathering during a sales call, and consistent follow up schedule after the sales call.
• Offer guidance on time management and scheduling best practices.
• Offer guidance on the discovery process, presentations, and handling customer objections.

Key Results Area No. 4 – Team Meetings (L10’s) Successful Result
Holding effective weekly team meetings (L10’s) with a 9+ rating as established with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

• Utilize time to discuss the most important issues and come away with actionable next steps.
• Discuss important projects, work as a team to close deals, and learn from each other’s experiences.
• Review and approve key purchase orders and contracts.
• Hold regular meetings to review pricing and material costs relative to the market conditions.

Company: L.B. Foster Company

Location: Nampa, Idaho

Job title: Sales Manager

Job description
Who you are….. A highly motivated precast sales person looking to grow your career with a growing company, this role may be a perfect fit.

As a Sales Manager at CXT Inc. you are responsible to sell precast products with a primary focus on strategically increasing customer base by making outside sales calls within designated region, increasing sales of precast products, and working with plant leadership to add additional precast products to portfolio, while meeting customer specifications and design requirements, scheduling of material procurement and deliveries, supply chain purchasing and budget management for each project.

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Create strategies that meet or exceed, on a consistent basis, the annual operating and rolling strategic plans.
2. Implement strategic market activities, locally and regionally, to generate maximum sales & gross profit.
3. Meet with customers to discuss their evolving needs and assess the quality of our company relationship with customers and seek new opportunities with prospective customers.
4. Answer customer questions about products, pricing, availability, and credit terms; and resolve customer complaints regarding product or service.
5. Maintain sales volume, product mix and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
6. Work with plant leadership to provide estimates, credit or contract terms, warranty information, and delivery dates to customers.
7. Coordinate with production to ensures production schedules are met and deliveries accomplished within customer timeline.
8. Provide accurate monthly reporting, including tracking and analyzing sales statistics based on key quantitative metrics.
9. Work effectively with Engineering, Plant Leadership and Finance to ensure customer production timeline is met and invoicing is complete.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field required or equivalent job-related experience
• Minimum 4 years of sales experience required
• 2-4 years management experience preferred
• Experience with SAP or other CRM software a plus
• Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Business sense and industry knowledge
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team environment
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, mostly day trips

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Informing
• Drive for Results
• Organizing
• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust

Benefits
We offer an opportunity to build a solid career with competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package, including health care coverage on the first of the month after hire and a market-leading 401(k) program.

Sound interesting? Ready to apply? If you meet the qualifications and would like to be considered for this position, please apply online at www.lbfosterjobs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Company: L.B. Foster Company

Location: Nampa, Idaho

Job title: Civil Engineer III

Who We Are
At L.B. Foster, our culture reflects our passion for integrity, accountability and safety. These fundamentals have provided the foundation upon which we have managed our business for more than a century. Established in 1902, and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we are a leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of products for the transportation, construction, utility, and energy markets with locations in North America and Europe. The corporation owns divisions and subsidiaries that supply products to industries requiring rail and rail accessories; bridge decking and highway products; precast concrete buildings; and threaded and coated pipe worldwide.

Who You Are
As a Civil Engineer III in our precast construction division, you will work with key business leaders to develop key relationships with contractors in the area and pursue future business growth through bidding of projects.

This Position
Is under the direction of the Chief Engineer and works closely with the General Manager, is responsible to design custom precast products, prepare builds for construction projects, and coordinate with production to ensure product inventory is available.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Some examples of the work you might do includes:

1. Manage multiple projects, and ensure each complies with local, state, and federal regulations.
2. Manage plant specifications and designs under NPCA guidelines.
3. Complete take-offs and project estimates including labor, material, and related costs.
4. Prepare engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, blueprints, and construction specifications.
5. Work with production to ensure product schedule meets client delivery date.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with contractor and the Company, acting as a link between both parties.
7. Confirm adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress, inspecting construction site, and verifying calculations and placements.
8. Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests in a timely manner.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
10. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7 years engineering experience required.
• Engineering experience in a precast manufacturing environment preferred.
• Professional Engineering license preferred, or ability to acquire.
• Expert level in the use of CAD products and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent business management, developmental skills and financial management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, leadership and employees.

Core Competencies

• Ethics & Values
• Problem Solving
• Priority Setting
• Customer Focus
• Informing
• Decision Quality
• Listening
• Creativity
• Continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Career development and advancement opportunities

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: Alcrete Industries

Location: Pell City, Ala.

Job title: Plant Manager

Alcrete Industries Inc. is a manufacturer of precast concrete products used in new construction. The company’s products include round manholes, square/rectangular catch basins and vaults, headwalls, box culverts and reinforced concrete pipe.
The mission of Alcrete Industries is to provide world class precast concrete product and services to our customers while providing a challenging and rewarding environment for all company team members.

Job description
The role of Plant Manager at Alcrete Industries is to oversee and lead all production aspects of the company. Specific focus will be on the safety, team member development, efficiency, quality, and plant profitability. The Plant Manager reports directly to the CEO.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Leading a safety focused culture striving for zero safety accidents
• Development and retention of production, quality, and maintenance personnel
• Treating all plant personnel with dignity and respect
• Establishing plant efficiency goals and leading a culture focused on lean manufacturing
• Ensuring product quality including elimination of internally culled structures and customer quality concerns
• Implementing a preventive maintenance program for all company equipment and assets
• Communicating with Project Managers to ensure the plant has the necessary personnel and production resources to efficiently complete the scheduled production requirements
• Review of monthly financial statements to understand opportunities for cost and margin improvement
• Maintaining a clean and organized facility that aligns with company 5S standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in precast concrete industry
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Financial and business acumen
• Experience with NPCA Quality certification

Candidates should submit their resume via email to [email protected]

Company: EJ

Location: Tooele, Utah

Job title: Manufacturing Manager

We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks.  We have a presence worldwide and our corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan.

The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees.  Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence.  Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions.  Core values at EJ include, safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

EJ is a family-owned company and remains one of the most stable, progressive, well-tooled manufacturing companies in the world.

Job description

Directs and coordinates activities of the fabricated products operation by performing the following duties personally or through team leaders.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention and employee involvement in regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees have an understanding of the safety expectations of the organization.
• Displays commitment to the safety culture by regular hands-on interaction with employees within the facility.
• Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.
• Provides strong positive leadership skills, including but not limited to: listening, mentoring, praising, and coaching. Daily interactions to provide positive reinforcement, constant communication, training, encouragement and inspiration required to sustain an engaged and inspired workforce.  This is accomplished by leading by example and a strong “firm but fair” presence with the team.
• Promotes generally accepted lean manufacturing initiatives and concepts plantwide including but not limited to: Visual Factory, Six Sigma, 5-s, continuous improvement, respect for humanity and employee empowerment.
• Confers with the Director of Fabrication to formulate and set strategies, establish clear concise goals, policies and performance targets for their areas of responsibility.
• Leads, manages and coordinates the manufacturing plant to achieve desired business unit results and performance.
• Communicates company philosophy to direct reports and team leaders and cascades company culture.
• Reviews production schedule to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Assists with operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolves employee relations issues that may arise in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of manufacturing operation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) required; and 10 years related experience required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

Generous Benefit Package that includes Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

Qualified candidates can apply on our career site at www.ejco.com/careers

Company: Delta Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, & Landscape Architects, DPC

Location: Remote

Job title: Senior Precast Project Engineer

Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a growing, multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in 1976 and based in the Southern Tier of New York State with additional offices in Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD. We deliver architectural and engineering design for facilities and infrastructure as well as environmental engineering, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive environment while enjoying a generous compensation and benefits package.

Job description

We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Senior Project Engineer in the Specialty Precast Group to work out of any one of our New York State offices- Endwell, Vernon, Syracuse, or Schenectady.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following:

• Providing day to day leadership to technical staff in the performance of their duties.
• Participating in negotiations with the client.
• Identifying out-of-scope work, discussing immediately with Group Director and then the Client.
• Participating in establishing the staffing and scheduling requirements for project completion.
• Responsible for coordinating and scheduling outside subconsultants/subcontractors.
• Responsible for invoicing projects promptly; following-up to collect unpaid receivables.
• Scheduling and conducting necessary client and internal meetings and preparing minutes of the meeting to distribute promptly following the meeting.
• Responding promptly to phone calls, e-mails, faxes, and other forms of communication.
• Preparation of proposals and agreements.
• Assisting the Group Director in the implementation of the marketing plan and goals established for the office. The Senior Project Engineer has primary responsibility for maintaining current clients. This includes an awareness of all project’s clients might be undertaking.
• Assisting with project development via hands-on design, report writing, presentations, etc.
• Responsible for schedule adherence.

Delta is driven to exceed our clients’ expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.

Qualifications

The Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 15 years of relevant experience. Experience must include structural analysis, design, and detailing for precast concrete and steel structures. A Professional Engineering License is preferred. The Candidate must be proficient with the following codes: AASHTO; ASCE-7; ACI 318; and AISC. The Candidate should also be proficient with structural analysis/design software and AutoCAD.

Benefits

Talented and dedicated teammates working in a collaborative and fun environment, challenging assignments, opportunities to grow, flexible working hours, monthly company events, highly competitive compensation and benefits – these are just a few of the advantages of a Delta career. Our commitment to serving and giving back to our communities gives you the opportunity to make a difference as a team member and as a resident. If Delta sounds right for you, please submit your application via our website delta-eas.com!

We are implementing the following COVID-19 precautions during this time:

• Offering a remote interview process
• Implementing social distancing guidelines for those currently unvaccinated

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company: Dellinger Precast

Location: 4531 NC-16, Denver, NC 28037

Job title: Forklift Operator

Job description

A Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe movement of product from the manufacturing facility to the yard for storage or loading on trucks for delivery.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following:

• Organize product on the yard according to inventory procedures
• Safely load product onto and unload product from flat beds and box trailers
• Validate packing slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation by auditing, recording and interpreting shipping documentation, weights & measures, labels and production schedules
• Facility maintenance and housekeeping
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating a forklift – at least 1 year is preferred
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling and preventive maintenance duties (lubrication, cleaning, battery change)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the day
• Must be comfortable climbing up ladders

Job Location: CONCORD, NC

Industry: Manufacturing / Production / QA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Entry Level
EEO Category: Operatives

Company: Precast Supply Company

Location: 1201 Biscayne Drive, Concord, NC 28027

Job title: General Labor

Job description

The General Labor position is responsible for form set-up, rebar tying, concrete pouring and vibration, concrete patching, and form tear-down/clean-up. Additional responsibilities maybe assigned as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following:

• Strip and clean concrete forms and products
• Prepare steel molds for filling with concrete
• Perform basic carpentry skills
• Facility maintenance and housekeeping
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing or construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic math and measurements
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the day
• Must be comfortable climbing up ladders
• Forklift and crane operation experience is a plus

Job Location: CONCORD, NC

Industry: Manufacturing / Production / QA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Function: Manufacturing

Experience Level: Entry Level

EEO Category: Operatives

Compensation:: $15.00 per hour

Company: Precast Supply Company

Location: 1201 Biscayne Drive, Concord, NC 28027

Job title: Forklift Operator

Job description

A Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe movement of product from the manufacturing facility to the yard for storage or loading on trucks for delivery.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following:

• Organize product on the yard according to inventory procedures
• Safely load product onto and unload product from flat beds and box trailers
• Validate packing slips, ship tickets, and other delivery documentation by auditing, recording and interpreting shipping documentation, weights & measures, labels and production schedules
• Facility maintenance and housekeeping
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating a forklift – at least 1 year is preferred
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform routine inspection, fueling and preventive maintenance duties (lubrication, cleaning, battery change)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the day
• Must be comfortable climbing up ladders

Job Location: CONCORD, NC

Industry: Manufacturing / Production / QA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Function: Manufacturing

Experience Level: Entry Level

EEO Category: Operatives

Compensation:: $15.00 per hour

Company: Dellinger Precast

Location: 4531 NC-16, Denver, NC 28037

Job title: General Labor

Job description

The General Labor position is responsible for form set-up, rebar tying, concrete pouring and vibration, concrete patching, and form tear-down/clean-up. Additional responsibilities maybe assigned as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Include the following:

• Strip and clean concrete forms and products
• Prepare steel molds for filling with concrete
• Perform basic carpentry skills
• Facility maintenance and housekeeping
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing or construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic math and measurements
• Ability to read/write simple instructions and communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the day
• Must be comfortable climbing up ladders
• Forklift and crane operation experience is a plus

Job Location: CONCORD, NC

Industry: Manufacturing / Production / QA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Function: Manufacturing

Experience Level: Entry Level

EEO Category: Operatives

Company: National Precast

Location: Vancouver, Wash.

Job title: Sr. Production Foreman

National Precast is a manufacturer of architectural and stormwater precast concrete products. Formerly known as The Concrete Shop, our company has been in business since 1975 and an industry leader in manufacturing of precast concrete products used in commercial, residential and heavy industrial applications.

Job description

National Precast has expanded our operation and are looking for an experienced, well rounded, and enthusiastic team leader to join our rapidly growing company. This is a chance to get in on the ground floor of a dynamic and progressive company with a leadership team that has a proven record developing precast companies.

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Essential duties and responsibilities
This position requires the employee to perform a wide variety of production functions including, but not limited to the following:

• Promote a safe work environment
• Scheduling crews with direct responsibility for meeting efficiency goals
• Reading blueprints and project specifications
• Operation of equipment including overhead cranes and forklifts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 ACI Level 1/PCI Level 1/Master Precaster, or similar program.
• 5 years of documented employment history as a manager.
• Proficient in working within team framework.
• Ability to work efficiently and in a timely manner
• Current Forklift Training and/or overhead Crane Certificate preferred.

Work Environment

Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and subject to a pre-employment drug screen. We are a zero-tolerance company.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO/Vacation
• Bonus
• Professional development assistance
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary: DOE

COVID-19 considerations: Our company is following the CDC COVID-19 guidelines. Our operations are not subject to close working environments and typical operations maintain social distancing.

Work Location: One location

Company: Anderson Precast & Supply Inc.

Location: 80 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman MT 59718

Job title: Quality Control Manager

Job description

• Follows and enforces NPCA guidelines
• Enforces and emulates company’s core values
• Exhibits honesty in all job functions
• Enforces and emulates safe work behaviors
• Holds our team to performance standards in the manufacturing of quality products
• Maintains reliable systems capable of achieving efficiency goals
• Can-do attitude

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

• Be structured
• Have routines
• Create systems that improve efficiency

LEADER

• Lead by example –doing quality work
• Recognize the value of the people you lead and treat them well
• Genuinely care about all aspects of business – products, customers, profitability, and the entire Anderson team
• Directly mentor and manage the quality control operator who assist you

BE A PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONABLE COMMUNICATOR

• Work with all members of the team; within the production team, between shop & office as well
• Treat each member of the team with respect
• Develop a good rapport with production operators
• Help production operators understand what is important and how to do what is needed
• Encourage employees to improve in their position, we want to help people grow both in the company and outside

COMPANY MINDED

• Looking out for the company’s best interest
• Looking out for the safety of everyone

TRUSTWORTHY

• Follows the procedures for pre-pour and post-pour inspections
• Falsification of records or record-keeping will result in termination
• Follows procedures for record keeping
• Realizes the significance of building products according to spec

TECHNICAL

• Able to read and interpret measured drawings
• Fundamental understanding of reinforcement types, strengths, limitations, strengths
• Precision matching specifications to physical measurements of the components
• Detailed in checking specifications and thorough in documentation of verified specs
• Problem solving capabilities

UNDERSTANDS PRODUCTION NEEDS

• Mindful of production operators flow patterns in the way quality checks are performed
• Diligent with time management to see that yesterdays’ products are checked early enough in the morning to allow staff to get the products removed from the production floor to allow for the current days’ production to be built

UNDERSTANDS PRODUCT LINE

• Not only knows basic products, but the uses of the products and the differences in the types and sizes of products
• Becomes familiar with common quality control problems in each product and safeguards against those problems
• Generates ideas of how to build quality products easier through mold modification or other methods

PRODUCTION/QC MINDED

• Understands that we are trying to give the customer the best possible product.
• Understands that it needs to be done correct the first time
• Understands the customer is the financer of the company and each individual within the company
• Has an understanding of sales and expenses and how many products must be built correctly and sold to recover one wasted product
• Motivated to complete checks and paperwork in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 5 years of experience in the precast concrete industry.

SKILLS

• Ability to read a tape measure in both English scale and Engineers scale (10ths) forms
• Ability to follow safety procedures and care for personal safety of self and co-workers
• Knowledge of how to use basic tools and their uses (adjustable wrench, hammers, hand scrapers, shovel, screwdrivers and the like.)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English in this position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand for 6-14 hours a day as needed
• Walking primarily on a level surface, but going up and down stairs on occasion
• Climbing, bending and lifting as required in the demonstration of certain job tasks
• Push / Pull as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical shop or outdoor environment approximately 50% of work week
• Office environment 50% of the work week
• Daily exposure to both outdoor and indoor manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and boots

COMPENSATION
Wage: DOE Salary
Vacation: 40 hour paid vacation upon your one year anniversary of hire date; 60 hour paid vacation upon years 2, 3, & 4 anniversary of hire date; 80 hours paid vacation upon year 5 anniversary of hire date
Holidays: Upon completion of 6 month probationary period, you are paid 8 hours for the following holidays

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Medical Benefits
Upon 90 days of employment, you are eligible to sign up for our health benefits
Anderson Precast & Supply pays 70% of employee premium of base plan
Plan upgrades are available, as well as dental and vision plans

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Company: Smith-Midland Corp.

Location: Midland, Va.

Job title: Plant Manager

Job description

Directs and manages the manufacturing operations of Smith-Midland of Virginia in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. Provides leadership, management and technical expertise to the manufacturing functions of a major precast concrete producer. Monitors and controls operations to achieve cost, quantity, schedules and quality goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing departments, including the architectural and utility plants, batching, carpentry shop, steel shop, welding shop, finishing and material handling.
• Through managers and supervisors directs a work force of 50 – 100.
• Attends to all personnel matters in his area of responsibility to achieve a motivated, productive, and capable workforce.
• Administers company rules and procedures for the personnel under his responsibility.
• In close coordination with Engineering, Sales and Shipping, sets up and updates schedules, assigns resources and effectively follows up on progress to meet manufacturing and shipping schedule deadlines.
• Monitors the performance and productive output in his department, takes corrective action as required.
• Makes recommendations and implements productivity improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Produces various reports required for accounting purposes and to monitor the productive output of his area of responsibility.
• Makes products of high quality that meet or exceed specifications, company standards and expectations.
• Strives to continuously improve the quality of products.
• Maintains a safe work environment and promotes safe work practices.
• Communicates and implements company and regulatory safety policies and standards.
• Ensures proper operation of all equipment, follows up on its condition and coordinates required repairs with Maintenance to ensure the preservation of capital and minimization of downtime.
• Also maintains high standards of housekeeping.
• In coordination with purchasing, maintains a timely supply of all materials required for uninterrupted production.
• Makes budget recommendations on capital expenditures Participates in Continuous Improvement Activities throughout the year including leading Kaizan events.
• Uses Standard Work and Standard Work auditing to ensure Quality Programs are maintained and continuously advanced.
• Reports to the VP of Operations.

Qualifications

• 10 years concrete precast manufacturing experience, including 5 years in architectural precast.
• 3 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Good knowledge of computers – Excel, Word, Project.

Company: Aster Brands

Location: Green Cove Springs, FL

Job title: Plant Manager

We’re Aster Brands, an international leader in manufacturing who’s committed to producing the very best. We design innovative precast concrete products and license manufacturing equipment under the brand names Redi-Rock, Rosetta Hardscapes, and Pole Base. We are expanding our core business to engage our team members to take what nature gives us and mold it into landscaping products that are usable, lasting, and have the look of natural stone. From big block and smaller block retaining walls to pavers, our landscaping products are wet cast in molds made from real weathered stone. We are an experienced, results-oriented, collaborative group and we’re looking for a plant manager, directly reporting to the general manager, to lead our production team.

Job description

Do you have an interest in concrete or landscape products and experience in production management? If you enjoy manufacturing, process development, and being at the forefront of a thriving business, we would like to hear from you! Growth is upon us and we are seeking a plant manager to lead and grow, our newly acquired precast plant. In this position, you’ll be leading the way in operations, materially contributing to growth and the long term strategic plan for the business.

The production facility, located in Green Cove Springs, FL will be a frenzy of activity as we pour, strip, and inventory precast concrete products. The plant manager will lead and work alongside the crew to accomplish quality and efficient production. As we build out our inventory and expand our production operation, we need to create a clean, safe, and efficient place for our crew members to work. We want to create an environment where team members look forward to coming to work, have opportunities for growth, and the production manager is a BIG part of creating that environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Goals and responsibilities include:

• Become a subject matter expert on our business products, processes and operations
• Understand and maintain plant operation costs
• Review monthly financial reports to make operational corrections as needed
• Set and monitor production schedules
• Provide oversight and solutions for production and logistics problems as they arise
• Troubleshoot any problems with the production line and manage maintenance procedures
• Demonstrate and teach proper acumen to operate all equipment onsite
• Ensure that all materials supplied from outside vendors and suppliers conforms to governing specifications while ensuring that raw material supply is consistent; including but not limited to concrete materials, steel and product hardware.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting is received and recorded into established tracking forms and company portal for production tracking
• Make certain that all safety practices and QC procedures are being followed by all employees.
• Grow the safety and QC culture in line with the safety and QC focus of the company.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in all areas.
• Review all equipment and structures, identifying those that might need to be replaced or added.
• Plan for replacements/additions by including costs in the annual capital budget, and report any immediate needs or unforeseen issues
• Practice effective delegation and leadership in all areas while monitoring plant performance at large and improving profitability
• Monitor plant capabilities and plan ahead relative to region forecast Actively participate in planning future growth, plant expansion, automation, etc.

Coaching and Leadership Responsibilities

• The production team will report directly to their production manager who will provide positive leadership with company value alignment and leading by example.
• Be safety-minded, focused on quality conscientiousness, and have a strong, productive work ethic.
• Trains staff on safe, correct, and productive job performance skills.
• Cultivates and reinforces a “promote from within” mindset in junior leaders.
• Provides effective leadership including continuous evaluation of employee performance, coordination training opportunities, mentor and develop employees, provide coaching, written and verbal feedback, rewards, and discipline when necessary.

Qualifications

• Have a strong desire to improve systems and innovate daily
• Enjoy troubleshooting, problem solving and are energized by continuous improvement processes
• Have a strong focus on safety and create a good working environment for crew members.
• Desire to be accountable to leadership
• Actively engage in strategic plan initiatives, present to leadership business development plans outlining strategies, goals, activities, and obstacles.
• Like to dig in with a hands on approach knowing that today you may be working the pouring line today and tomorrow analyzing financial or production reports
• Be quick on your feet, regularly lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds.
• Are a NPCA Master Precaster or have a desire to become one and have 5 years in the precast and/or concrete industry
• Multilingual with English and Spanish speaking capacity
• Can navigate around computer and systems to effectively communicate, develop and analyze business performance

 

Benefits

This is a full-time, year-round job with great benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, matching 401(k), partial paid family leave, access to an onstaff licensed professional counselor, product discounts and more!

Aster Brands is an equal opportunity employer; everyone is encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the Aster Brands, our affiliations, and how we change the world in concrete ways, visit us at www.AsterBrands.com. We’re ready and look forward to hearing from you!

Company: Anderson Precast & Supply Inc.

Location: Bozeman, Mont.

Job title: Production Manager

Anderson Precast is Quality – Safety – Efficiency – Honesty

Job description

The Production Manager like all employees of APS is a core member of the company. The quality of the product, cost of sales, employee injuries and production throughput are a direct reflection of the Production Manager and thus the basis of the evaluation of the position. This position is responsible for the daily operations of the precast concrete manufacturing plant. The Production Manager creates and maintains the “Culture” of the shop. It is absolutely necessary to lead by example. An attitude of constant improvement is essential. All plant personnel (Production Operators and Yard Operators) report directly to the Production Manager. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities
Plant Management Responsibilities

• Initiate and embrace a safety culture where all employees feel comfortable communicating safety concerns
• Motivate and manage the crew in a positive light in all plant operations while enforcing the company’s policies and procedures
• Create and maintain a work environment that promotes the team emphasis on production of a quality product in a safe manner, where every team member is held accountable for their role at APS
• This is primarily a management position. o Actively seeks to eliminate waste (supplies and concrete)
• Make all necessary safety improvements that are required
• Ensure that all quality control issues are acted upon and the results are being monitored
• Train staff to look for and report quality issues in all phases of product life at the plant, i.e. form setting, pouring, curing, finishing, storage, loading, shipping
• Manage production inventory supplies o Supervise the “Yard Operator”
• Maintenance of all equipment with the exception of trucks / trailers
• Supervise Production Operators
• Supervise form maintenance and form fabrication
• All other duties as assigned
• Create and manage the systems that make production run as smooth as possible and reflects the core values
• Lead employee’s per APS Core Values
• Manages the plant and yard housekeeping
• Motivates and trains employees on all aspects of production
• Strives to increase production and keeps deadlines
• Works with other department managers (Safety, Quality Control, Project Managers, Dispatch) to help create Solutions / Problem solving, Process efficiencies, Positive “company-wide” culture •

Goals

• Decrease injuries
• Clean organized shop and yard
• Increased quality
• Happy productive employees
• Shop can run when you are on vacation
• Create mentor program

The Do Not’s

• Treating employees disrespectfully
• Not following the employee manual
• Not follow company core values

Human Resource Responsibilities

• Assist in making key personnel decisions including but not limited to hiring, promotion, team building, coaching, discipline, and termination
• Maintain a workforce that is compliant with company policies and does not tolerate discrimination and/or workplace harassment o Annual evaluations of employees that they manage

Training Program

• Directs hands on trainings
• Trains personnel on equipment

Other

• Serve as Company representative for the plant when working with Government agencies such as OSHA, EPA, Division of Water, Division of Air Quality
• Set goals and plans a course of action for the plant. Have a vision of the plant’s future
• Long hours will be required during the busy portions of the year (up to 60 hours or more a week)

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is desired

Experience

• 5 years in the precast industry minimum
• 2 years managing personnel minimum

Knowledge

• Complete start to finish understanding of the precast concrete processes
• Working knowledge of concrete structures
• Working knowledge of steel reinforcement
• Knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing process of precast concrete products

Skills

• Excellent communication skills with both coworkers, customers, venders and other agencies
• Excellent organizational skills

Abilities

• Must possess the ability to read, write and speak English in this position
• Ability to understand basic arithmetic and measurements
• Ability to read shop drawings
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate the management of several departments
• Ability to recognize and develop talent within the organization

Training

• Certifications in ACI, NPCA (PQS 1), OSHA and/or Lean Manufacturing a plus

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand as needed
• Walking primarily on a level surface
• Climbing, bending and lifting as required in the demonstration of certain job tasks
• Push / Pull as required

Work Environment

• Shop environment approximately 50% of work week
• Office Environment 50% of work week
• Daily exposure to both indoor and outdoor manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and boots

Evaluation Criteria

• Shop / Yard Organization
• Profitability of production
• Dollars produced per man hour worked
• Cost of Goods
• Work Comp Rating (Yearly E-MOD)
• Quality of product produced
• Maintenance program
• Shop Culture

Benefits

Compensation

• Average weekly hours (measured annually): 45 Hours (vacation hours not factored in)
• Salaried with possibility of bonuses
• 3 Weeks a year of vacation to start then company policy

Future

• Actively seeks out precast concrete industries practices and implements the practices
• Human resource training
• Lean Manufacturing
• Develop future leaders

We have a 6 month probation period on all employees

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Valley City, Ohio

Job title: Plant Maintenance Technician

Job description

The Plant Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. Reports to the General Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during equipment service.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Required Skills, Tools or Compentencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Safe Work Practices
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork
• Ethical Conduct
• Dependability & Reliability

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience with using volt meters, checking fuses, resetting overloads on a starter, ringing out motors.
• Knowledge of PM’s, belt conveyors, overhead cranes, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Experience w/bearings, gearboxes, cutting with torches, welding.
• General electrical knowledge/experience.
• Lock out/ Tag out procedures.
• Electrical Motors and Motor Controllers.
• Wiring single and three phase components.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion.
• This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

Work Environment

• Some work areas are not climate controlled. Ambient temperatures and humidity may be the outdoor temperatures.
• Due to the nature of the operation, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.
• Uniforms supplied, safety toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat and PPE as required.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio

Job title: Plant Maintenance Technician

Job description

The Plant Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during equipment service.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Safe Work Practices
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork
• Ethical Conduct
• Dependability & Reliability

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience with using volt meters, checking fuses, resetting overloads on a starter, ringing out motors.
• Knowledge of PM’s, belt conveyors, overhead cranes, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Experience w/bearings, gearboxes, cutting with torches, welding.
• General electrical knowledge/experience.
• Lock out/ Tag out procedures.
• Electrical Motors and Motor Controllers.
• Wiring single and three phase components.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion.
• This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

Work Environment

• Some work areas are not climate controlled. Ambient temperatures and humidity may be the outdoor temperatures.
• Due to the nature of the operation, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.
• Uniforms supplied, safety toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat and PPE as required.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Astatula, Fla.

Job title: Plant Maintenance Technician

Job description

The Plant Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during equipment service.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Safe Work Practices
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork
• Ethical Conduct
• Dependability & Reliability

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience with using volt meters, checking fuses, resetting overloads on a starter, ringing out motors.
• Knowledge of PM’s, belt conveyors, overhead cranes, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Experience w/bearings, gearboxes, cutting with torches, welding.
• General electrical knowledge/experience.
• Lock out/ Tag out procedures.
• Electrical Motors and Motor Controllers.
• Wiring single and three phase components.
• Welding and fabrication skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion.
• This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

Work Environment

• Some work areas are not climate controlled. Ambient temperatures and humidity may be the outdoor temperatures.
• Due to the nature of the operation, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.
• Uniforms supplied, safety toe boots, safety glasses, hard hat and PPE as required.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Astatula, Fla.

Job title: Precast Sales

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work alongside team to develop strategy and tactics that achieve and maintain company sales goals
• Identify and bid projects within assigned territory
• Prospect and contact potential customers and resolve inquiries and complaints
• Develop specific action plans to achieve short and long-term sales goals
• Participate in industry related associations to develop and maintain key networking and business relationships
• Seek out new opportunities to market products within territory to grow customer base while maintaining existing base
• Participate as a cross functional team member with operations, engineering, scheduling, logistics and accounting
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with existing customers
• Develop new customers and project opportunities within an assigned sales territory

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Valid Driver’s License
• Job Knowledge and Experience
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Alert, Focused and Detailed Oriented
• Communication & Teamwork
• Ability to work independently
• Dependability & Reliability

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business or other related field
• Knowledge of precast/prestress manufacturing and construction processes
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion
• This position is active and could require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and sitting for long periods

Work Environment

• Travel (approximately 25%) to visit engineers, contractors, city officials, and other company offices.
• Due to the nature of the business, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Astatula, Fla.

Job title: Precast Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Precast Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing and documenting quality control inspections of all types of precast concrete products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs pre-pour inspection of all forms, reinforcement, steel, and inserts, in a timely manner to maintain optimized workflow and assists in finding ways to decrease delays and cause for rework
• Taking concrete slump and cylinder samples
• Communicate with batch plant daily regarding mix performance and adjust as necessary
• Inspects all finished product and ensures that all precast products are correctly marked
• Supervise, train and guide team members in the inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity
• Documents and follows up on any precast product that requires patching or rework
• Read and interpret product layouts, engineering blueprints, schematic diagrams, and formula mixes
• Limited field testing of concrete may be required
• Monitor work for compliance with approved shop drawings and specifications
• Attend meetings and communicate with fabricators, clients, and engineers
• Produce daily written shop reports
• Fluency in spoken and written English language

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Quality of Workmanship
• Job Knowledge and Experience
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Alert, Focused and Detailed Oriented
• Communication & Teamwork
• Ability to work independently
• Dependability & Reliability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Grad or GED
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1
• PCI Certification
• At least One Year of Precast Quality Control Experience
• Construction site safety including concrete material handling
• Strong attendance record

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion
• This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day

Work Environment

• The work areas are not climate controlled. Ambient temperatures and humidity will be the outdoor temperatures.
• Due to the nature of the operation, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: White Lake, Mich.

Job title: Precast Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Precast Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing and documenting quality control inspections of all types of precast concrete products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs pre-pour inspection of all forms, reinforcement, steel, and inserts, in a timely manner to maintain optimized workflow and assists in finding ways to decrease delays and cause for rework
• Taking concrete slump and cylinder samples
• Communicate with batch plant daily regarding mix performance and adjust as necessary
• Inspects all finished product and ensures that all precast products are correctly marked
• Supervise, train and guide team members in the inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity
• Documents and follows up on any precast product that requires patching or rework
• Read and interpret product layouts, engineering blueprints, schematic diagrams, and formula mixes
• Limited field testing of concrete may be required
• Monitor work for compliance with approved shop drawings and specifications
• Attend meetings and communicate with fabricators, clients, and engineers
• Produce daily written shop reports
• Fluency in spoken and written English language

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Quality of Workmanship
• Job Knowledge and Experience
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Alert, Focused and Detailed Oriented
• Communication & Teamwork
• Ability to work independently
• Dependability & Reliability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Grad or GED
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1
• PCI Certification
• At least One Year of Precast Quality Control Experience
• Construction site safety including concrete material handling
• Strong attendance record

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion
• This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day

Work Environment

• The work areas are not climate controlled. Ambient temperatures and humidity will be the outdoor temperatures.
• Due to the nature of the operation, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: White Lake, Mich.

Job title: Engineer/Drafter

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Toledo, Ohio

Job title: Precast Sales

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work alongside team to develop strategy and tactics that achieve and maintain company sales goals
• Identify and bid projects within assigned territory
• Prospect and contact potential customers and resolve inquiries and complaints
• Develop specific action plans to achieve short and long-term sales goals
• Participate in industry related associations to develop and maintain key networking and business relationships
• Seek out new opportunities to market products within territory to grow customer base while maintaining existing base
• Participate as a cross functional team member with operations, engineering, scheduling, logistics and accounting
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with existing customers
• Develop new customers and project opportunities within an assigned sales territory

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Valid Driver’s License
• Job Knowledge and Experience
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Alert, Focused and Detailed Oriented
• Communication & Teamwork
• Ability to work independently
• Dependability & Reliability

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business or other related field
• Knowledge of precast/prestress manufacturing and construction processes
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 50lbs on occasion
• This position is active and could require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and sitting for long periods

Work Environment

• Travel (approximately 25%) to visit engineers, contractors, city officials, and other company offices.
• Due to the nature of the business, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely illustrative of the current requirements of the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Sharpsburg, N.C.

Job title: Estimator

Job Description

The Precast Estimator is responsible for estimating projects and proposals simultaneously.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Expected to estimate multiple project/proposals simultaneously and complete before bid dates.
• Review sales proposals with sales team to ensure proper estimating and project requirements, time frames and subcontracting opportunities.
• Work alongside team to develop strategy and tactics that achieve and maintain company sales goals.
• Bid projects within assigned territory.
• Assist with Change Order Proposals in a timely manner.
• Develop specific action plans to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Develop and maintain long term relationships with existing and new customers.
• Assist with inside sales, production reporting, and invoicing as required.

Required Skills, Tools or Competencies

• Valid Driver’s License
• Job Knowledge and Experience
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn
• Alert, Focused and Detailed Oriented

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business or other related field
• Estimating/Project Management experience
• Knowledge of precast/prestress manufacturing and construction processes
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook

Work Environment

• Travel (approximately 25%) to visit engineers, contractors, city officials, and other company offices.

Mack Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Sharpsburg, N.C.

Job title: Assistant General Manager

Company: Mack Industries Inc.

Location: Astatula, Fla.

Job title: Wastewater Installation Crew Leader

Job Description

Mack Concrete Industries is looking for a Field Installation Crew Leader for our Wastewater Treatment Division. All of the jobs are currently in the State of Florida, some are local, some require travel. Never gone more than 4 straight nights; per diem each night and lodging is paid by company.

If you are interested in joining a growing company with room for advancement, appreciation for a job well done and enjoy working as one team, we would like to talk to you.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to shoot grades and get tanks set to proper elevations.
• Reading and following plans.
• Experience with PVC, Galvanized, Stainless Steel and DIP Piping.
• Setting of mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to; motors, blowers, pumps and mixers.
• Responsible for leading a small crew, while effectively communicating with clients, vendors and sub-contractors.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on occasion
• Must be able to squat, crawl and kneel to complete tasks

Work Environment

• The work areas are partly climate controlled. Ambient temperatures and humidity will be the norm inside and out.
• Due to the nature of the operation, the levels of noise, dust and dirt can be very high.

Benefits

Company Truck, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K with matching contribution, etc.

Salary

Negotiable based on Experience. From $65,000.00 per year

Mack Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Company: Afinitas

Location: Mediapolis, Iowa

Job title: Fabricator

Job Description

Perform tasks required to fabricate, weld, and assemble structural metal products, such as parts, frameworks or sub-assemblies for machinery according to job order or blueprints.

About Us

The Afinitas platform brings together global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and support of equipment for the production of precast concrete and infrastructure products. By combining the expertise of HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc. and BFS Betonfertigteilesysteme GmbH, New Hampton Metal Fabrication Corp. and CAM Sales Inc., Afinitas strengthens its commitment to providing best-in-class solutions and service for its customers around the world. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller.

Company: Afinitas

Location: New Hampton, Iowa

Job title: Fabricator

Job Description

Perform tasks required to fabricate, weld, and assemble structural metal products, such as parts, frameworks or sub-assemblies for machinery according to job order or blueprints.

About Us

The Afinitas platform brings together global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and support of equipment for the production of precast concrete and infrastructure products. By combining the expertise of HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc. and BFS Betonfertigteilesysteme GmbH, New Hampton Metal Fabrication Corp. and CAM Sales Inc., Afinitas strengthens its commitment to providing best-in-class solutions and service for its customers around the world. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller.

Company: Afinitas

Location: Mediapolis, Iowa

Job title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to assemble, service, and take service calls on machines. This includes assembly and installation of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits as well as the ability to troubleshoot these circuits. The technician must travel to install, repair, troubleshoot, and assemble machines at various locations for our customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• This person will field technical support phone calls from customers.
• Field parts calls from customers. This will include placing the order and providing the needed information to both the customer and the Hawkeye sales department. This will include providing pricing, quotations, customer purchase order numbers, and availability.
• Assembly / routing of electrical systems from schematics.
• Assembly of machinery, and routing of hydraulic and pneumatics
• Welding of structural components from blueprints
• Meet established production and quality standards.
• Conform to all company attendance, safety, and personnel policies.
• Able to operate forklifts, man-lifts, and other job related equipment safely.

About Us

The Afinitas platform brings together global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and support of equipment for the production of precast concrete and infrastructure products. By combining the expertise of HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc. and BFS Betonfertigteilesysteme GmbH, New Hampton Metal Fabrication Corp. and CAM Sales Inc., Afinitas strengthens its commitment to providing best-in-class solutions and service for its customers around the world. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller.

Company: Afinitas

Location: Mediapolis, Iowa

Job title: Equipment Painter

Job Description

The Painter is involved in all stages of the painting process. This role inspects equipment and parts before, during, and after painting. This individual will sand, chip, and clean items as necessary to obtain a surface free of loose scale, rust, and weld spatter. Duties also include the ability to mix and apply per manufacturers’ recommendations, operation of a pressure washer, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, as well as assembly and packaging.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Production Knowledge: Comprehends job duties in relation to procedures, materials, equipment, techniques, and policies. Suggests ideas for Company process improvements that would improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Quality of Work: Thoroughly and accurately completes work. Produces a product that meets company quality standards and drives customer satisfaction.
• Productivity: Effectively prioritizes work, completing work in a timely fashion with minimal supervision. Displays initiative by flexing to other areas when own workload is low.
• Teamwork: Works well with others regardless of their level or background; is inclusive and respectful. Deals with different points of view constructively. Goes above and beyond to assist peers and management. Responds to change and ambiguity with openness and confidence.
• Regulations & Safety: Maintains a clean, safe work area. Follows all Company and OSHA safety rules. Follows standard operating procedures for equipment operation and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.
• Reliability: Reports to work as scheduled, on time, and works through the whole shift. Works overtime as needed and requested. Accurately records time worked.
• Other Duties: Other assignments and projects may be added

About Us

The Afinitas platform brings together global leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and support of equipment for the production of precast concrete and infrastructure products. By combining the expertise of HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc. and BFS Betonfertigteilesysteme GmbH, New Hampton Metal Fabrication Corp. and CAM Sales Inc., Afinitas strengthens its commitment to providing best-in-class solutions and service for its customers around the world. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller.

Company: RATEC AMERICA CORPORATION

Location: Clearwater,Fla.

Job title: Sales and Applications Engineer

RATEC as part of Reymann group is one of the leading suppliers of magnetic formwork technology and mold solutions for the precast/ pre-stressed concrete industry worldwide. Our line of products includes magnetic formwork technology and siderail systems, casting and tilting tables, prestressed casting beds, battery and 3D molds (e.g. stairs, columns, beams, room modules), magnetic reveal strips, insert parts and accessories. Our complete assembly of multifunction solutions are providing our customers a high value of flexibility, productivity and quality. Together with Reymann Technik, an engineering office for plant design and engineering, the group offers a broad range of value-adding services and products, on which precasters worldwide have relied for over 25 years now.

Job Description

We are now recruiting for a highly motivated, talented and creative Sales and Application Engineer for North America and Canada. We are looking for a person with a high degree of self-initiative and self-direction to maintain existing and build new accounts within the precast concrete industry in North America. The position requires a background ideally in civil engineering or at least a construction related field of activity. In best case, the ideal candidate would have experience from precast production or construction in the United States.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Acquisition of new customers and servicing existing accounts in the precast concrete industry in the United States and Canada, building and extending the existing network in North America.
• Technical sales presentations, consulting and technical support for new and existing customers.
• Handling of extensive projects and development of innovative solutions in close cooperation with engineering team in the USA and German headquarters.
• Participation in trade fairs and major industry events in North America.
• The position requires a regular travelling activity of 70-80%
• Reports directly to German headquarters RATEC / Reymann Group

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a construction related discipline.
• A minimum of three to five years of industry-related experience, preferably in the precast/concrete industry, with proven success in sales of technical solutions and closing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on attitude and ability to work closely with the team in Clearwater and Hockenheim, Germany.
• Willing to travel within the U.S. and Canada.
• Florida address would be preferred.

Benefits

• Working for a growing and internationally renowned specialist in the field of mold development for precast production.
• Challenging activities and projects in an internationally oriented company network.
• Comprehensive product training at headquarters in Hockenheim, Germany.
• Attractive and performance related pay 401(k) pension plan
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days
• Vision Insurance

Please send us your resume, earliest starting date and desired salary to:

RATEC America Corporation 6003
126th Ave. North, Clearwater, FL 33760

COVID-19 Considerations
All applicants must be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, or commit to receiving the vaccine if hired.

RATEC is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age or handicap. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.