COL-2026-061 | Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager

Colwyn Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,000

Job summary

Colwyn Group seeks a Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager in Charleston, SC. You will safely operate batching consoles, oversee production planning and dispatch, and drive cost and process optimization while maintaining stringent quality controls.

Responsibilities include supervising production staff, coordinating with vendors for materials, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced industrial yard. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete batch plant operations or ready-mix management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain logistics, inventory and dispatch scheduling.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of concrete quality control systems and mix designs.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a crew in a fast-paced yard.

Responsibilities

• Operate batching consoles and systems to meet mix specs.
• Oversee production scheduling and truck turnarounds.
• Develop strategies to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Ensure batches meet quality benchmarks and moisture/slump specs.
• Manage materials and coordinate deliveries to avoid interruptions.
• Inspect and maintain plant equipment and conveyors.
• Supervise production staff and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Concrete batching

Plant operations

Production planning

Quality control

Leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

COL-2026-061 | Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager

Charleston, United States | Posted on 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Title: Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager

Location: Charleston, SC

Area/Industry: Ready-Mix Concrete / Heavy Building Materials

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000 / year (or $30.00 – $42.00/hr + Overtime potential) + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Operations & Batching: Safely operate automated batching consoles and systems to produce concrete according to precise mix designs and customer order specifications.
• Production Planning & Dispatch: Oversee production scheduling and truck turnarounds to meet daily project pouring demands.
• Cost & Process Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency, minimize downtime, and control operational costs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all batches meet rigorous quality control benchmarks and moisture/slump parameters; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Inventory & Supply Management: Manage aggregate, cementitious materials, and chemical admixture levels; coordinate bulk material deliveries with vendors to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and maintain plant systems, batchers, silos, bins, conveyors, and mechanical equipment.
• Team Leadership & Safety: Supervise and direct production staff and yard operators while enforcing strict plant safety policies and regulatory standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Proven track record in concrete batch plant operations, ready-mix management, or aggregate manufacturing.
• Production & Supply Chain: Solid understanding of supply chain logistics, inventory management, production planning, and dispatch scheduling.
• Technical & Mechanical Background: Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting industrial machinery, pneumatic lines, batch systems, and plant equipment.
• Quality Control: Strong understanding of concrete quality control systems, mix designs, and testing methodologies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct a crew in a fast-moving industrial yard.

Schedule & Physical Demands

• Shift Flexibility: Ability to work extended shifts (10-to-12-hour shifts), early morning hours, Saturdays, and overtime as weather conditions and construction schedules require.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk on unpaved or rough terrain, bend, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders up to silos (up to 20 times per day).
• Lifting Ability: Capability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy tools or materials ranging from 50 to 75 lbs regularly (and up to 100 lbs occasionally).
• Sensory Requirements: Full color differentiation (for control consoles, admixture indicators, and safety signals) and clear situational awareness in high-noise environments.
• Environment: Comfortable working in both indoor batch control rooms and outdoor yard environments subject to seasonal heat, cold, dust, and rain.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 Total ($500 at 90 days, $500 at 6 months, $1,000 at 1 year).
• Competitive Base Pay: Commensurate with batching, mechanical, and leadership experience.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.