Production Manager-Concrete
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc., Houston, TX, United States
NWPX Park - Houston, 7015 Fairbanks N Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America
Job Description
Build Your Future at NWPX
At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.
Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment , and Teamwork , our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.
For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water .
WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
On‑Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
Bonus Potential
Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Values‑Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety
Key Responsibilities:
The Production Manager is responsible for the safety of the employees in their department, producing products that meet or exceed the company’s quality standards and customer expectations while meeting delivery commitment dates for customers at the best possible cost. The production manager is an effective communicator and understands the products being produced and employs the means to deliver upon key performance indicators. Other key responsibilities include the following:
Drives departmental safety, ensuring all are aware of and follow company PPE practices and safety policies
Ensures product quality through audits and in‑process quality checks
Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicates to his team status of those KPIs through effective production board use and daily team huddles
Communicates weekly at a minimum with key stakeholders on order status and coordinates delivery dates
Proficient in SAP transactions and ensures transaction discipline by getting today’s work done today
Monitors all back orders and provides updates to changes to agree upon commitments to customers
Recommends suitable material substitutions when needed
Reviews BOMs for accuracy and provides corrective feedback to Engineering
Utilizes lean tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, and lower department production costs
Recommends capital improvements to the plant manager as part of the annual Capex process
Effectively identifies labor needs to ensure the department is properly staffed to meet customer needs
Collaborates with the Plant Manager(s) to ensure results align with the overall site operational strategy
Facilitates coordinated improvement process using lean principles to provide competitive manufacturing advantages.
Develops, establishes and communicates performance targets and measurements for the manufacturing team.
Performs any additional duties as requested by the Plant Manager
Job Scope:
The tasks mentioned above are performed at intervals needed to gain the most impactful results.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position leads, manages, and supervises the manufacturing teams while coordinating with the production control coordinator, inventory control specialist/supervisor, and site dispatcher.
Interpersonal Contacts:
The manager collaborates with all employees, external business partners, government entities, industry non‑profit organizations, customers and owners of all projects as needed.
Education, Skills and Experience:
High school diploma or GED plus 10‑12 years of experience in a manufacturing management role or;
Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing management role or equivalent manufacturing management experience.
ACI Field Grade 1 Certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred) – speech, reading and written
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write professional correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Must be able to operate calculator and be proficient in the use of tape measures.
Ability to understand and recommend changes to Manufacturing processes.
Ability to create and manage spreadsheets.
Lean manufacturing knowledge.
Quality Improvement knowledge.
Ability to create budgets.
Must be proficient in the use of computers and basic software programs, including Excel spreadsheets.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment 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.
Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time:
Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing.
Up to 2/3 of the time:
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag or haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production
Stooping: Position self to lift items off the floor.
Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position.
Physical Requirements
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements:
Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:
Distance vision (clear at 20 feet or more)
Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Weather Conditions
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in production or the yards.
Over 2/3 of the time:
Moderate noise to loud noise when in production
Quiet conditions when working in the office
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Reflective Vest
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
NWPX Park - Houston, 7015 Fairbanks N Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America
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Job Description
Build Your Future at NWPX
At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.
Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment , and Teamwork , our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.
For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water .
WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
On‑Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
Bonus Potential
Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Values‑Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety
Key Responsibilities:
The Production Manager is responsible for the safety of the employees in their department, producing products that meet or exceed the company’s quality standards and customer expectations while meeting delivery commitment dates for customers at the best possible cost. The production manager is an effective communicator and understands the products being produced and employs the means to deliver upon key performance indicators. Other key responsibilities include the following:
Drives departmental safety, ensuring all are aware of and follow company PPE practices and safety policies
Ensures product quality through audits and in‑process quality checks
Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicates to his team status of those KPIs through effective production board use and daily team huddles
Communicates weekly at a minimum with key stakeholders on order status and coordinates delivery dates
Proficient in SAP transactions and ensures transaction discipline by getting today’s work done today
Monitors all back orders and provides updates to changes to agree upon commitments to customers
Recommends suitable material substitutions when needed
Reviews BOMs for accuracy and provides corrective feedback to Engineering
Utilizes lean tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, and lower department production costs
Recommends capital improvements to the plant manager as part of the annual Capex process
Effectively identifies labor needs to ensure the department is properly staffed to meet customer needs
Collaborates with the Plant Manager(s) to ensure results align with the overall site operational strategy
Facilitates coordinated improvement process using lean principles to provide competitive manufacturing advantages.
Develops, establishes and communicates performance targets and measurements for the manufacturing team.
Performs any additional duties as requested by the Plant Manager
Job Scope:
The tasks mentioned above are performed at intervals needed to gain the most impactful results.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position leads, manages, and supervises the manufacturing teams while coordinating with the production control coordinator, inventory control specialist/supervisor, and site dispatcher.
Interpersonal Contacts:
The manager collaborates with all employees, external business partners, government entities, industry non‑profit organizations, customers and owners of all projects as needed.
Education, Skills and Experience:
High school diploma or GED plus 10‑12 years of experience in a manufacturing management role or;
Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing management role or equivalent manufacturing management experience.
ACI Field Grade 1 Certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred) – speech, reading and written
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write professional correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Must be able to operate calculator and be proficient in the use of tape measures.
Ability to understand and recommend changes to Manufacturing processes.
Ability to create and manage spreadsheets.
Lean manufacturing knowledge.
Quality Improvement knowledge.
Ability to create budgets.
Must be proficient in the use of computers and basic software programs, including Excel spreadsheets.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment 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.
Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time:
Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to type.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as moving a mouse and typing.
Up to 2/3 of the time:
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag or haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to operate a mouse, phone, computer, and other office machines.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to look under or around equipment or areas of production
Stooping: Position self to lift items off the floor.
Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects from position to position.
Physical Requirements
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements:
Over 2/3 of the time the worker is required to have:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Up to 2/3 of time the worker is required to have:
Distance vision (clear at 20 feet or more)
Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Weather Conditions
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions throughout their day: activities occur inside the office environment and outside in production or the yards.
Over 2/3 of the time:
Moderate noise to loud noise when in production
Quiet conditions when working in the office
Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas:
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Reflective Vest
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
NWPX Park - Houston, 7015 Fairbanks N Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America
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