Batch Plant Manager

Quikrete; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company paid life and disability

401K and paid vacation

Job summary

Quikrete Grand Junction, CO seeks a Batch Plant Manager to oversee plant operations, safety, and production. Lead a team, manage batching, and ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies.

You will coordinate maintenance, monitor inventory, and drive continuous improvement while complying with OSHA and company procedures. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills along with willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of management and batching experience; familiarity with production, equipment, maintenance, or quality control
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service and training skills
• Must be able to supervise subordinates with delegation, coaching and performance evaluations
• Ability to ensure plant opens on time and operates at maximum production
• Experience with truck maintenance checks and safety procedures
• Willingness to travel and work nights and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture that supports safety and conducts regular safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures.
• Supervise subordinates including interviewing, delegating tasks, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead with strong leadership, organizational and communication skills to optimize plant performance.
• Ensure plant is open and ready for operation on time daily and maximize production.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and repairs to minimize downtime and keep equipment available.
• Manage material inventory and inspect for contamination and gradation issues.
• Monitor batching operations for quality and efficiency.
• Follow company processes for reporting, monitoring and tracking production and maintenance activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Command Alkon

Command Batch

Command Dispatch

Job description

We are looking for a Batch Plant Manager to join our team in Grand Junction, CO. The Batch Plant Manager with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials will be responsible for the overall operation of the assigned batch plant with specific responsibilities relating to the plants service area while maintaining a safety-first attitude. This position requires management resources in adherence with all company standards, policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all federal and state regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, TCEQ etc. This position will need to be able to provide strong leadership, training, team building and supervision with an emphasis on employee development.

Why apply?

Competitive wages.

Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

Responsibilities

About the Role

• Establish a culture that supports safety and conducts regular safety meetings. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and company regulatory policies and procedures
• Must have the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in supervising subordinates. These tasks include but are not limited to interviewing, delegating responsibilities and tasks, performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplining
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service and training skills
• Ensures plant is open and ready for operation on time daily and is capable of maximum production
• Ensures trucks are properly maintained by drivers, including pre and post trip inspections, tire pressure and cleanliness
• Coordinate maintenance projects, service work, and repairs to ensure proper utilization and maintenance of all equipment so that costs and downtime are minimized, and all equipment is available when needed
• Ensures material inventory is at manageable levels and inspects materials for contamination and/or gradation issues
• Ensures utilization of company processes for reporting, monitoring and tracking of production and maintenance activities
• Monitors batching operations for quality and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

About You

We Require:

• High School Diploma or GED (work experience can substitute for education)
• One year of management and batching experience; familiarity with production, equipment, maintenance, or quality control
• A.C.I. Certification preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with software like Command Alkon, Command Batch, and Command Dispatch a plus
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when necessary
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Mix of office and on-site plant work
• Office: Standard work areas and equipment
• On-site: Exposure to heights, machinery, dust, temperature/weather changes
• Required to follow safety procedures and utilize the appropriate safety gear
• Physical activities: standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing
• Must lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively (oral and written)
• Proficient in reading, writing, and basic mathematics

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face. We offer:

A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.

Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.

A company dedicated to continuous improvement.