Concrete Plant Manager

at Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. in; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

Concrete Supply, LLC, a CRH company, seeks a Concrete Plant Manager to lead safety, production, and operational excellence at the Kentucky plant. You will guide teams, manage costs, and drive growth with the General Manager.

The role requires 5+ years in construction/plant management, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel and safety compliance are essential in this on-site position in Owensboro, KY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar preferred.
• 5+ years in construction field experience (desired).
• Plant management or related experience (3+ years highly desired).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, operations, and support functions at the plant.
• Manage daily production, quality, and customer focus.
• Drive performance improvements to meet company goals.
• Provide leadership to ensure efficiency and cost-effective resource management.
• Develop and mentor direct reports for future opportunities.

Skills

Plant management

Leadership

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Concrete Plant Manager (Construction)

Job ID: 528612

Concrete Supply, LLC, a CRH company, supplies quality ready mixed concrete products to construction markets in Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky, providing innovative industry solutions and expertise in design and delivery. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Summary:

Lead and manage employees on safety, operations, sales, finance, equipment, and critical support functions. Work with General Manager to ensure effective execution of company operational goals and growth strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Promote a safe working culture for all employees; work with safety and field personnel to minimize risk and increase safety for employees at all times.
• Responsible for daily operations including safe production, quality, customer focus and maintaining the integrity of the safety and environmental systems within company's operations for ready mix plant.
• Drive operational performance and improvements to meet or exceed company goals.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Build effective teams and develop (direct reports) for future opportunities.
• Ensure that all crews have the tools and training to operate safely at all times and that all federal, state and local laws concerning safety, environment and other applicable areas are adhered to.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A bachelors degree in Construction Management or similar is preferred, but not required.

WORK REQUIRMENTS

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined per company policy.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Related experience in construction field, minimum 5 years ( desired )
• Plant management or related experience 3+ years minimum ( highly desired )
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office and the ability to rapidly learn different software applications.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of materials and equipment needed to perform tasks.
• Ability to use decision making skills for cost effective solutions on projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to walk or stand greater than one third of the time, or sit no greater than a third of the time
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders to examine equipment at heights.
• Ability to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to wear respirator in workplace conditions containing fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

Will work between a standard office and field operations environment.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Concrete Supply, LLC, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.