Plant Manager

OSCO Construction Group; Alliston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Alliston, Canada, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will lead plant personnel, manage customer relations, and support production scheduling. This role requires strong communication skills, a background in the concrete or construction industry, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $34.75 to $44.75 plus benefits including insurance and a bonus program.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP matching program

Educational scholarships for employees' children

Employee family assistance program

Celebratory events

Years of service rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in the concrete or construction industry is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer service.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations to meet profitability targets and safety standards.
• Supervise personnel and manage daily production scheduling.
• Maintain customer relationships and support business development.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Technological proficiency

Education

Post-secondary program in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Greenwood Ready-Mix operates three certified concrete plants just north of the GTA in Orangeville, Alliston, and Elora. Rooted in the region since the 1920s, this family‑owned business has combined nearly a century of expertise with modern technology to deliver high‑quality concrete products and exceptional customer service. Its fleet of 37 trucks features industry‑leading systems to ensure consistent quality, reliable service, and on‑time deliveries. In June 2024, Greenwood joined OSCO Concrete and became part of the OSCO Construction Group, uniting two companies with over 70 years of family‑run experience and shared values.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for general customer service and management of all day‑to‑day operational functions. The ideal candidate must take time to learn the business and concrete industry, allowing them to perform their duties focusing on a high level of quality and ownership of work as well as being able to effectively communicate with a diverse network of both internal and external customers. The Plant Manager will need to be an effective leader and mentor, willing to support other areas of the business as needed to ensure product meets quality standards and project timelines are kept.

Responsibilities

• Manage all plant operations to ensure profitability targets, safety and quality standards are met
• Supervise and manage plant personnel, clearly communicating organizational expectations
• Oversee all aspects of production scheduling including:
• Daily reports
• Delivery scheduling
• Invoicing, reconciliations, time entry and payroll administration
• Provide technical leadership to customers to help them understand the advantages of using ready‑mix concrete products
• Maintain customer relationships and drive new business development
• General customer service including answering calls, email communication, etc.
• Job specification review, quantity takeoffs, tender/bid preparation, negotiation, submittal, and follow up
• Support plant maintenance activities, including routine upkeep, assisting with basic repairs, and contributing to the safe and reliable operation of equipment
• Oversee supplier orders ensuring payments, receipts, inventories, and charge‑outs are tracked and managed
• Coordinate with various Ready‑Mix locations as needed to ensure team support is maintained throughout southwestern Ontario
• Conduct job site visits and quality inspections as needed to ensure job specifications are met
• Liaise with fleet department and local service providers for truck breakdown and repair coordination
• Inventory management and purchasing of special products
• Prepare shipping documents, purchase requisitions, and daily sales for walk‑in customers
• Additional duties as required

Technical Requirements

• Successful completion of a related post‑secondary program or prior relevant experience
• Previous experience working with concrete or within the construction industry would be considered an asset
• Technologically inclined and adept at learning new systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with general plant maintenance (including bending, lifting, working outdoors)

Business Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills ensuring exceptional customer service both internally and externally
• Technologically inclined and adept at learning new systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams

Cultural Requirements

• Self‑starter with effective organizational and time management skills, able to work well with minimal supervision
• Flexibility with work schedules and the ability to work irregular hours when necessary

Pay

$34.75 to $44.75 per hour, plus an annual discretionary bonus

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Greenwood Ready Mix offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP matching program. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, an employee family assistance program, celebratory events and years of service rewards.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever‑expanding number of construction‑related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.