Area General Manager - Pipe & Precast Plant

We’re hiring an Area General Manager to join County Materials in Maxwell, IN.

Job Summary

The Area General Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the manufacturing operations, sales performance, and financial results (P&L) of multiple production locations. This senior leadership role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective plant operations while meeting quality standards and customer delivery requirements. The Area General Manager drives revenue growth, pricing strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, providing strategic direction and leadership to plant management and sales teams to achieve business objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multisite manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Oversee plant operations, production scheduling, and capacity planning to ensure on time customer delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets and profitability goals.
• Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for assigned locations.
• Analyze production costs, quality metrics, and inventory controls to improve operational performance and margins.
• Lead, coach, and develop Location General Managers, Plant Operations Managers, and Sales Teams.
• Manage inside and outside sales operations, establishing and executing sales strategies that support pricing discipline, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Evaluate market conditions, customer demand, and competitive trends to maximize sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Participate in long-term strategic planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.
  
  

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation
  
  

Job-Based Competencies

• Production & Plant Operation Management
• Quality Control
• Machine Operation
• Inventory Management
• Project Management & Product Development
• Work Order Scheduling and Value Stream Mapping
• Financial Acumen & Budget Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Material Handling
• Sales and Business Development
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork & Team Building
• Safety Mindedness
• Change Management & Learning Agility
• Conflict Resolution
  
  

Experience & Qualifications: (Required or Preferred)

• 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
• Proven experience managing plant operations, production workflows, and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated success with P&L management, budgeting, and financial performance optimization.
• Experience leading cross functional teams, including operations, sales, and supervisory leadership.
• Strong background in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in sales leadership, pricing strategy, and revenue growth preferred.
• Track record of effective team development, performance management, and change leadership.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a mixed office, plant, and field environment with regular regional travel. Schedule may include extended hours, evenings, or weekends as needed.
  
  

Physical & Work Expectations

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Occasional standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.