Block Plant Production Lead

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

About the Opportunity

SRM Materials is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Lead to oversee daily block plant operations. This position leads the production team, supports safe and efficient equipment operation, and ensures we deliver a consistent, high-quality product.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who leads by example, understands production equipment, and takes pride in building a safe, dependable team.

Your Mission & Key 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.

What Sets You Apart

• 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.

About SRM

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is a family-owned, values-driven leader in the ready mix concrete industry. Founded in 1999 with a single plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, we’ve grown to over 600 locations nationwide by focusing on quality, integrity, and service. Our mission is to serve our customers, our communities, and our team members with excellence- every load, every day.

Why Join SRM Concrete?

• Growth & Advancement:Be part of a rapidly expanding company that believes in promoting from within. We offer real opportunities for you to build a long-term career and advance your skills, no matter where you start.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn industry-leading pay, with overtime opportunities, annual raises. Our steady workload ensures reliable income for our team members.
• Exceptional Benefits:Take advantage of low-cost medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer paid holidays, PTO/vacation, a 401k with a $100 weekly match, family days, and more!
• Consistent, Reliable Work:At SRM Concrete, you can count on steady hours and dependable work. We value team members who are dedicated and ready to go the extra mile.
• Team Culture:At SRM Concrete, we value hard work, respect, and teamwork. We support each other, recognize a job well done, and believe in doing what’s right- on the job and in the community. You’ll find a straightforward, dependable environment where every team member matters.

At SRM Concrete, you’re more than just an employee—you’re a valued team member helping to build America’s future. If you’re ready to say “YES” to new opportunities and deliver service that sets the standard in our industry.