Block Plant Ops Lead — Safe, High-Quality Output

Smyrna Ready Mix LLC; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) in Smyrna, TN seeks a Production Lead to oversee daily block plant operations, supervise the production team, and ensure a consistent, high-quality product. The role emphasizes safety, equipment understanding, and hands-on leadership.

You will coordinate assignments, monitor equipment, conduct start-up meetings, and document production metrics to support efficient operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, concrete products, block plant, construction, or industrial production experience required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working around production equipment.
• Ability to identify and address basic equipment and production issues.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work in an active industrial setting, including lifting, bending, standing, and working in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support block plant employees during daily production activities.
• Coordinate work assignments to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer needs.
• Monitor the operation of block-making equipment, conveyors, mixers, curing systems, and related machinery.
• Assist with equipment setup, mold changes, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Inspect finished product and address quality concerns promptly.
• Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and safe work practices.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate daily production goals, safety expectations, and operational updates.
• Train and coach team members on equipment operation, quality standards, and safe work procedures.
• Report production delays, equipment issues, safety concerns, and staffing needs to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, and quality records.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and productive plant environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Communications

Job description

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) in Smyrna, TN seeks a Production Lead to oversee daily block plant operations, supervise the production team, and ensure a consistent, high-quality product. The role emphasizes safety, equipment understanding, and hands-on leadership.

You will coordinate assignments, monitor equipment, conduct start-up meetings, and document production metrics to support efficient operations and continuous improvement.