Meyer Utility Structures is currently looking to hire an Assistant Plant Manager for our plant operation located in Clinton, IL. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Assistant Plant Manager will support the facility through operations management in production scheduling, outsourcing, capacity utilization, material fabrication and welding processes. This position will lead and direct production scheduling, production, production inventories, shipping and receiving and will indirectly support other functional leaders in Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance and work closely with Finance and Human Resources.
Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead department managers in scheduling, shipping, fabrication and welding operations
- Exhibit a strong work ethic focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through the application of lean manufacturing principles
- Make decisions guided by policies, procedures, and strategic business plans
- Exercise independent judgment successfully
- Lead the development and sustainment of a safe workplace culture, and ensure the safety of all team members
- Understand and apply Meyer Quality standards to ensure compliance while supporting the implementation of Quality at the Source initiatives and reducing the cost of poor quality (COPQ) drivers
- Manage the production schedule process to ensure a smooth and efficient production process by removing obstacles and identifying, developing, sourcing, and applying resources necessary to meet delivery dates set by the master production schedule
- Manage and lead the receiving and shipping department to ensure materials are readily available for production start dates and finished goods are delivered to follow on processes and customers with high quality on time
- Manage and lead daily production activities in material fabrication, fitting, welding, and finishing by identifying, developing, sourcing, and applying resources necessary to meet production targets.
- Prioritize the necessary resources and define the tactical steps required to accomplish goals on time and ensure completion
- Set clear and consistent expectations for performance, hold teams-accountable, and develop leadership skills amongst team members
- Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of departmental performance across all shifts
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing management role, preferably as an Operations Manager, Production Manager or Assistant Plant Manager
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Ability to relocate in the future
- Ability to work in a varied outdoor environment (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
- Experience in an industrial steel manufacturing plant with preference given to experience in an engineer-to-order fabrication shop
- Experience in a LEAN manufacturing organization required
- Ability to apply quality control and manufacturing best practices for customer specification, code and regulatory & testing requirements
- Microsoft Office Suite experience and proficiency with Excel is a must
- Written and verbal communication with the specific ability to communicate and interface with peers and customers is necessary
- Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making abilities
- Flexibility to be available after hours, weekends and holidays as needed to support operations
Compensation and Benefits:
Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401k with Employer Match
- 11 paid Company holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training and Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
- Salary commensurate with experience – $120,000 - $145,000
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing management role
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in an industrial steel manufacturing plant
- Experience in an engineer-to-order fabrication shop
- Experience in a LEAN manufacturing organization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
- Ability to apply quality control and manufacturing best practices for customer specifications, codes, regulatory and testing requirements
- Experience with production scheduling, material fabrication, fitting, welding, and finishing processes
- Written and verbal communication skills to interface with peers and customers
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities
- Flexibility to be available after hours, weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
- Ability to relocate in the future
Arcosa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arcosa and has not been reviewed or approved by Arcosa.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is frequently highlighted as a meaningful part of total compensation. Feedback suggests this retirement offering is a strong pillar of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are often characterized as good or competitive. Feedback suggests the quality of health insurance contributes positively to perceived total compensation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or decent for many roles and local markets. Opportunities for overtime can lift take‑home pay for those who choose additional hours.
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What We Do
Arcosa, Inc. is a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading brands serving construction, engineered structures, and transportation markets. Our individual businesses have built reputations for quality, service, and operational excellence over decades. Arcosa serves a broad spectrum of infrastructure-related markets and is strategically focused on driving organic and disciplined acquisition growth to capitalize on the fragmented nature of many of the industries in which we operate. With Arcosa’s current platform of businesses and additional growth opportunities, we are well- aligned with key market trends, such as the replacement and growth of aging transportation infrastructure, the continued shift to renewable power generation, and the expansion of new transmission, distribution, and telecommunications infrastructure. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ACA.
