Ready Mix Plant Manager

Overview

Job Title:    Operations Plant Manager    

Reports to:  Area Manager

The Ready-Mix Operations Manager oversees the daily plant operations. This key leadership role is responsible for managing production, quality control, safety, dispatch, and maintenance while ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of concrete production processes, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support a culture that promotes safety as a top priority while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures.
• Oversee all aspects of the concrete plant operations, including production, dispatch, maintenance, and quality control.
• Implement and manage efficient and effective operational procedures to ensure maximum productivity and minimum downtime.
• Coordinate with the truck dispatch team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of ready-mix concrete to job sites.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for operational enhancements and implementing strategies to realize these improvements.
• Manage and lead a high-performing team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders, including staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Manage the operational budget, monitoring expenditure and implementing cost-saving measures where possible.
• Ensure that the plant and all operations comply with environmental and other regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry, specifically in concrete production and plant management.
• Extensive knowledge of ready-mix concrete production and delivery processes.
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams, with strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in truck dispatch operations.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles and methodologies, with a track record of successful implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using plant management software and other relevant computer applications. 
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Physical Demands:
It consists of both office setting and on-site at plants. Office environment will include suitable work areas and standard office equipment. On site work consists of activities which include navigating heights, machinery and exposure to elements such as dust, changes in temperature and weather. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of time. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing at times. The employee must consistently lift and carry items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 60 pounds. Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. Ability to use vibration tools. May occasionally deal with heights. Must be able to safely maintain 3 points of contact when applicable.

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
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