Operations Manager - Fontana, CA - IPG Pipe & Precast West

Job ID:  504638

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Job Summary

Since 1972, Torrent Resources, has been an industry leader in stormwater management solutions within the Southwest US. With over 50 years of research and development of various stormwater collection, treatment, and drainage systems, Torrent has advanced the stormwater industry and defined installation best practices for efficient deep infiltration solutions. Torrent Resources’ patented drywell systems, the MaxWell® and MaxWell Plus®, are now considered industry standards for onsite low impact development (LID) solutions. As a subsidiary company powered by Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, Torrent Resources continues to advance the industry by providing a comprehensive portfolio of stormwater solutions to meet site-specific needs.

Oldcastle Infrastructure provides critical utility infrastructure products that connect the consumer to the source of water, energy, and communications. With more than 90 locations nationwide and 4,500 plus employees, Oldcastle Infrastructure is most known for developing sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world.

The Construction & Site Manager is critical to the overall growth, profitability, and execution of the Torrent Resources business unit. The candidate must be a highly skilled and motivated individual with strong communication and organizational skills to manage both the improvement of construction processes and operations in support of a rapidly growing business. The Construction Manager oversees operations and the implementation of continuous improvement and lean activities at Torrent facilities and job sites, including planning and coordinating process improvement and cost savings initiatives, facilitating 5S and process improvement/ lean events, training, and mentoring production management. In addition, utilizing input from operations and finance, this role will develop concepts for growth investments to address the deployment of capital to resolve operating challenges and/or enhance business performance. This role requires matrix leadership and development of Production Supervisors, local fleet Maintenance Technicians, administrative personnel, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Embrace and promote the company’s core values along with driving a safety-first operational culture
• Lead and oversee field management and production supervisors on various projects
• Participate in the formation of production & site schedules to ensure timely completion according to project schedule and demand
• CollaborateandpartnerwiththeEHS&SManagertocontinuouslyputsafety-firstandpromoteazero-harm mindset
• Promoteacultureofengagementandtalentdevelopmentwitheverylevelofthebusiness
• Collaboratewithleadershipteammembersonbuildinghighperformingteamsandincreaserecruitmentforfield personnel needs
• Coordinate with the dispatch team on material flow and inventories to ensure proper quantities are on-hand for project completion
• Oversee the operational management team responsible for project execution, operational efficiencies, daily production logs, and construction reports, punch list, etc.
• Maintain a strong relationship with all business partners, unions, senior leadership, and stakeholders
• Build and maintain working knowledge of project specifications, scope, and project requirements
• Ability to delegate work effectively while supporting the standards of the code of business conduct
• Ability to effectively lead and manage within a fast paced and growing environment
• Other production and operational duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of construction experience
• Project management and experience reading and interpreting shop/engineering drawings specifications
• Ability to understand construction scopes of work and ability to read and understand plans for grading
• Previous leadership and management experience
• Problem solving and analytical ability
• Knowledge of heavy civil equipment performance and excavation

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Detail orientated and ability to prioritize workload
• Schedule management experience
• Positive attitude and ability to work with various personalities
• Efficient operations mindset with desire to grow within the role and organization
• High School diploma or equivalent

Compensation

• Yearly target salary is $140,000.00 to $150,000.00.
• Eligible for a 15% bonus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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