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Plant Manager
full-timeChesapeake

Summary

Location

Chesapeake

Type

full-time

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About this role

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
  • $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

  • Direct and oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, and safety.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor supervisors and frontline employees.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor production schedules, inventory, and resource utilization to meet customer demand.
  • Partner with quality, engineering, and EHS teams to address issues and drive improvements.
  • Manage plant budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency opportunities.
  • Support hiring, training, and employee development initiatives.
  • Maintain equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable operations.
  • Communicate plant performance, challenges, and corrective actions to the regional operations manager.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, and community stakeholders. 

What You'll Need

  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of production planning, maintenance, and quality control in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to analyze operational data and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 

Your Education

  • High school diploma or GED required. 

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

 

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

 

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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Tech stack
Leadership,Problem-solving,Organizational Skills,Production Planning,Maintenance,Quality Control,Operational Data Analysis,Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Microsoft Office

About CMC

At CMC, we firmly believe that our people are the key to our success. Our energetic and entrepreneurial spirit has enabled us to remain a leader in the metals industry for more than 100 years, and we believe our success is a direct result of the contributions and work ethic of the most talented work force in the industry.

We have a commitment to our employees, and take pride in recruiting and developing the best talent. As a CMC employee, we provide you the support you need to grow in your career, and ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to do your job the right way - correctly, consistently and safely – every day. The safety and well-being of our employees is our number one priority.

Learn more today, and discover how you can take the next step in your career with the CMC family.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Plant Manager will direct and oversee daily plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing budgets. They will also lead and mentor supervisors and frontline employees while monitoring production schedules and resource utilization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Plant Manager do at CMC?

As a Plant Manager at CMC, you will: the Plant Manager will direct and oversee daily plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing budgets. They will also lead and mentor supervisors and frontline employees while monitoring production schedules and resource utilization..

Why join CMC as a Plant Manager?

CMC is a leading Construction company.

Is the Plant Manager position at CMC remote?

The Plant Manager position at CMC is based in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Plant Manager position at CMC?

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