Plant Manager | Prestressed Precast Concrete Manufacturing
Location: Nikiski, Alaska
Salary: Competitive Compensation ($175,000 – $225,000) DOE
Incentives: Performance Bonus / Equity Opportunity / Relocation Assistance / Health, Dental & Vision Insurance / Paid Time Off + Holidays / Executive Leadership Development
Build Something That Will Last.
Alaska Precast Solutions (APS) is launching one of the newest and most technologically advanced prestressed precast concrete manufacturing facilities in North America.
Located in Nikiski, Alaska, our 60,000-square-foot manufacturing campus combines industry-leading Elematic automation, modern production technologies, and an experienced executive leadership team to transform how precast concrete products are manufactured and delivered throughout Alaska.
This is an opportunity to help build a manufacturing operation from the ground up, establish the culture, develop the people, implement world-class systems, and lead a facility that will become the benchmark for precast manufacturing throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
If you're energized by building high-performing teams, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and creating lasting operational excellence, we'd like to meet you.
Position Summary
The Plant Manager serves as the senior manufacturing leader responsible for commissioning, startup, and ongoing operation of APS's prestressed precast concrete manufacturing facility.
This individual will lead all aspects of plant operations including production, safety, maintenance, scheduling, staffing, continuous improvement, and operational performance while working alongside an experienced executive leadership team and nationally recognized technical advisors.
Success in this role requires a leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while developing a culture built on accountability, safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
Manufacturing Leadership
- Lead all daily manufacturing operations.
- Build, coach, mentor, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
- Establish a culture of accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence.
- Develop staffing plans that support current production and future growth.
- Align production objectives with company goals and customer commitments.
Startup & Commissioning
- Lead the transition from plant commissioning into commercial production.
- Coordinate startup activities with equipment manufacturers and technical partners.
- Develop standard operating procedures and production workflows.
- Validate equipment readiness and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Lead operator training and production readiness initiatives.
Operational Excellence
- Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Improve productivity, throughput, and equipment utilization.
- Reduce waste and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Drive data-based decision making throughout the operation.
Quality Leadership
- Partner closely with the Director of QA/QC to support PCI certification and long-term compliance.
- Ensure quality is built into every manufacturing process.
- Lead corrective action initiatives and continuous process improvement.
- Promote a "right the first time" manufacturing culture.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion an incident-free workplace built on personal accountability.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, PCI, ACI, and company safety standards.
- Lead proactive safety meetings, inspections, and training programs.
- Foster a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
Maintenance & Asset Management
- Partner with maintenance personnel to maximize equipment reliability.
- Develop preventative maintenance strategies that minimize downtime.
- Support long-term capital planning and equipment improvements.
The Leader We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Builds trust through integrity and consistency.
- Develops people instead of simply managing them.
- Communicates openly and professionally.
- Remains calm under pressure.
- Holds themselves and others accountable.
- Thrives in fast-paced, startup manufacturing environments.
- Takes pride in building teams that outperform expectations.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in prestressed precast concrete or comparable heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience leading production teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality systems, and industrial safety.
- Experience managing budgets, labor planning, and operational performance.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred
- Prestressed hollowcore production experience.
- Elematic production systems experience.
- Manufacturing startup or commissioning experience.
- PCI-certified manufacturing experience.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
- Experience implementing manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
First 90 Days
- Complete plant familiarization and commissioning activities.
- Establish strong working relationships across all departments.
- Finalize production procedures and operating standards.
- Develop production reporting and KPI dashboards.
- Build confidence and credibility with the manufacturing team.
First Year
- Successfully transition the facility into commercial production.
- Build a high-performing supervisory team.
- Support PCI certification and world-class quality standards.
- Improve production efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish APS as Alaska's premier prestressed precast manufacturing operation.
Why Alaska Precast Solutions?
Joining APS means becoming part of an organization that is investing in people, technology, and long-term growth.
You'll work alongside an experienced executive leadership team supported by nationally recognized manufacturing, quality, automation, and engineering professionals while helping shape one of North America's most exciting new precast manufacturing facilities.
This is more than a Plant Manager position.
It is an opportunity to leave a legacy by helping build the future of precast concrete manufacturing in Alaska.
If you're ready for the challenge, we'd welcome the opportunity to talk with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Tell us more about your experience with precast concrete and why you'd like to continue your career in this field.
- If you are currently employed, why are you considering leaving your current position? What are you looking for in your next role?
- If applicable: Are you willing to relocate to Nikiski, Alaska, for this position? If so, what motivates you to relocate to Alaska, and how soon would you be available to start if selected?
- Please provide a minimum of three professional references, including contact information and your relationship to the reference provided.
- Have you ever, under your name or any other name, been convicted of (or pleaded guilty or no contest to) a felony or misdemeanor, including traffic offenses such as driving under the influence or driving with a suspended license, in this state, any other state, or country? If yes, please explain.
Experience:
- Concrete mixer: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ACI Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
