At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

 

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

 

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

 

Scope of Responsibility:

The Plant Superintendent will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the facility, coordinates progress of projects and directs staff to maximize the effectiveness of plant operations while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.  This position is also responsible for ensuring the achievement of department objectives through performance of assigned duties and responsibilities in compliance with the organization’s high standards for safety, quality, profitability and customer service

 

Essential Duties:

Directs and coordinates all plant activities regularly reviewing performance against operating plans and established standards and provide reports to subordinates and management on results. Makes changes and corrections in operations as indicated. Employ innovative solutions and creative approaches when possibleProvides positive, credible, energetic, hands-on leadership to assigned staff to ensure the achievement of plant and company strategic and operational goals. Proactively provide training and development for the staffAssists the VP of Operations in overseeing all financial aspects of plant operations including profitability, manufacturing efficiency and cost reduction and containment. Assist in preparing a facility budget and operating forecasts and monitor results against budgetDevelops and maintains appropriate employee-management relationships through proactive leadership, effective regular communications, organizational efficiency and profitable operationsAnalyzes staffing needs to insure the facility is properly staffed with qualified individuals at all times to meet business goals and customer requirementsAssists in planning and ensuring the effective and timely execution of all projects and strategies including any required coordination with other departments to positively resolve all issuesKeeps management informed on all critical operations related matters on a timely basis so issues can be addressed in an expeditious manner. Maintain effective communications within the plant, with other divisions of the company, with the corporate organization and the local community as appropriateDevelops operational programs, policies, procedures and controls. Makes recommendations to improve production flow, equipment performance, quality of products and cost savingsEnsures maintenance and security of all necessary company informationEnsures compliance with all applicable government regulations and guidelines for both plant and personnel and maintains a safe and healthy workplaceDevelops training programs for Supervisors, Leads and other leadership roles within the departmentPerforms other duties as assigned

 

Position Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree preferred

 

Experience:

Minimum of 8 to 10 years of successful manufacturing and operations experience and 5 years of management experience in steel fabrication or galvanizing (or similar manufacturing environment)Demonstrated progressive experience in a manufacturing environmentExtensive knowledge of MRP/ERP systemsDemonstrated experience in implementing lean manufacturingExperience handling bulk products and materialDemonstrated success in building and effectively managing teams of individuals. Must have acted as the focal point for ensuring that objectives are accomplished on time and within budgetExperience in business management with understanding of financials, forecasting, planning and reportingThorough, best practices knowledge of all areas of manufacturing. Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to assess a variety of abstract facts, formulate reasoned alternatives and positively communicate decisions and solutionsProven track record of building support and credibility with all levels of employees. Develop strong working relationships in a multicultural environment.High energy level and enthusiasm with the ability to focus on agreed recommendations and resultsEffective interpersonal and communications skills with a commitment to cultural tolerance. Strong diplomatic and listening capabilities. Flexibility to deal with organizational change. Able to function independently and also work in a team environment. Effective presenter and persuasive when needed. Will be a creative, independent thinker with the ability to find ways to support the function and company goals.

 

Skills & Abilities:

 

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Proficiency in production management software and Microsoft Office.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to extreme temperatures, including weekends as neededMust be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materialsMust be able to perform physical activities that require substantial use of fingers, hands, wrists and arms, such as sitting, typing, picking, pinching, using office equipment and reaching.Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individualOccasionally required to lift and /or move up to 25 poundsMust have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sourcesDemonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing prioritiesPosition requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individualMust be able to perceive the nature of sounds with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in soundEffectively and safely utilizes ladders, manlifts, forklifts, overhead cranes, etc.  Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms

 

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

 

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401(k) with Company Match Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Life and Disability Coverage Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Health and Wellness Resources Employee Discounts

 

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 

Revised: 1/20/2025