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Plant Manager

CRH Public

Franklin, NC · Posted October 9, 2026

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About the job

Job ID: 523890

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading a production team and managing all aspects of a fast paced manufacturing facility. Daily duties include monitoring daily key point measures, budgets, safety, production flow and material costs. In this role, the Plant Manager will have responsibility and accountability for bottom line results.

Job Location

This is an onsite position located at our Franklin, NC manufacturing site.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and scheduling production activities, and supervising the production process

Oversees maintenance of all equipment including managing downtime and ability to maintain a preventative maintenance program

Responsible for inventory control, counts and audits

Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, maintenance and environmental compliance

Estimating production costs, maintaining high quality standards and ensuring good customer service

Monitor product standards and implement quality control programs

Responsible for maximizing the use of transportation/logistics

Working with different departments (e.g. suppliers, sales, customers) effectively to execute the policies and goals of the organization

Ensure the business meets expected financial returns

Ensures compliance with all local and federal environmental regulations

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent of at least ten years of progressive related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is a plus

Experience in planning, negotiating and organizational skills

Prior P&L experience

Strong leadership skills while maintaining a team atmosphere

Solid computer skills and written/oral communication

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An 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 a 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 APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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