Job Description Job Description Precast Concrete Plant Manager
Location: Winder, GA (On-site)
Salary: $100,000-$120,000 per year + Performance Bonus
About PNK Group
PNK Group is a vertically integrated engineering, development, and construction company specializing in industrial facilities across the United States. We design, manufacture, and construct our own buildings using structural precast concrete components produced in our manufacturing facilities.
We are expanding our operations in Winder, Georgia, and are seeking an experienced Precast Concrete Plant Manager to lead the development and operations of our new manufacturing facility.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced precast concrete professional to take a leadership role in building a production operation from the ground up. The successful candidate will help establish manufacturing processes, build and develop a production team, implement quality standards, and oversee daily plant operations.
Required Industry Experience
We are looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader with at least 5 years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing and previous experience in a production leadership, supervisory, or plant management role.
Qualified candidates should have a strong understanding of precast concrete production, including several of the following areas:
Structural precast concrete manufacturing
Reinforced concrete production
Concrete batching and mix design
Reinforcement cage fabrication
Formwork, molds, and casting tables
Concrete placement, vibration, finishing, curing, and stripping
Production of columns, beams, wall panels, slabs, or other precast components
Quality control of precast concrete products
Reading and interpreting structural drawings and reinforcement details
Production planning and manufacturing workflow management
Troubleshooting production and quality issues
Direct experience in precast concrete manufacturing is required. Candidates with experience exclusively in ready-mix concrete, general construction, or unrelated manufacturing will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all daily operations of the precast concrete manufacturing facility.
Establish, develop, and optimize production processes for structural precast concrete components.
Build, train, and manage a high-performing production team.
Oversee reinforcement fabrication, form preparation, casting, curing, stripping, and finishing operations.
Ensure products meet quality standards, engineering specifications, and dimensional tolerances.
Monitor concrete batching, mix consistency, reinforcement placement, and embedded items.
Coordinate production schedules with engineering, maintenance, logistics, and construction teams.
Manage raw materials, inventory, equipment, and production resources.
Monitor production performance, labor efficiency, operating costs, and delivery schedules.
Identify operational challenges and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and maintain a strong workplace safety culture.
Establish and maintain production procedures, quality documentation, and operational standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
5+ years of experience in precast concrete manufacturing.
Previous experience managing or supervising production operations in a precast concrete facility.
Strong understanding of reinforced concrete manufacturing processes.
Practical knowledge of concrete production, casting, curing, and quality control.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Experience with production planning, inventory management, and team leadership.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
PCI-certified precast manufacturing facilities.
Prestressed concrete production.
Architectural precast.
Hollow-core slabs and double tees.
Bridge girders, structural columns, beams, and wall panels.
Lean Manufacturing or 5S implementation.
Experience launching or expanding a manufacturing facility.
Preferred Certifications:
PCI Quality Control Technician (Level I or II).
PCI Plant Quality Personnel.
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I.
ACI Concrete Laboratory Technician.
OSHA 30.
Language Skills
Required: English
Preferred: Spanish or Russian
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary: $100,000-$120,000 per year, depending on experience.
Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based compensation.
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates.
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (80% company-covered).
Retirement: 401(k) plan.
Career Growth: Opportunity to establish and lead a new manufacturing facility and grow within an international engineering and construction company.
Work Location: In person - Winder, Georgia.
