Batch Plant Manager

Alamo Concrete Products Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is seeking a concrete batch operator to batch loads to meet mix designs and dispatch orders. You will perform safe batching, maintain equipment, and ensure in-spec production for customers in a regulated environment.

The role requires reading instructions, leading teams, and basic computer skills, with a focus on reliability, safety, and timely delivery of concrete products.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years batching experience preferred.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to organize and lead people.
• Able to understand mix designs and unit conversions.
• Basic computer skills with Windows software.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and dispatch orders.
• Perform batching safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Batch according to job specifications and environmental rules.
• Produce on-time and in-spec concrete for customers.
• Print and file delivery tickets and assist with payments.
• Maintain plant equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Keep time and material records.
• Test concrete for conformance with mix designs.
• Conduct moisture tests and yield calculations.

Skills

Batching operations

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Climb a ladder

Lead people

Mix design math

Follow written/verbal instructions

Problem solving

General Windows apps

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Internet Explorer

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and specifications. Read dispatch orders and understand required needs for production of materials.
• Conduct batching operations in an efficient and safe manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct batching functions in a professional manner and ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Produce on-time & in-spec concrete for the customer, as it's customer-focused.
• Print out delivery tickets on each truck/load and files. Give copies of delivery tickets to necessary personnel, in order to obtain customer payment upon delivery of materials as needed.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment. Perform maintenance to batch plant, which includes greasing, sweeping, shoveling, performing equipment repairs, cleaning and removing jam-ups.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Test concrete for conformance with mix design and specification.
• Conduct moisture test, yield calculations and yield adjustment of mix designs for conformance with mix designs and specifications.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.

Qualifications

• High Scchool diploma or equivalent is required
• One to two years batching-related experience is preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Must be able to climb a ladder
• Must be able to follow verbal (in person and over the phone) and written instructions effectively
• Must be able to organize and lead people
• Ability to understand appropriate uses of various mix designs
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.