DCON Plant Manager

Duininck Inc.; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Plans to choose from

Dental & Vision Plans

Company Paid Life insurance & Short‑S/

PPE provided

401K with company match

Job summary

Duininck Inc. is seeking a full-time Plant Operations Manager to oversee production, logistics, and maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will supervise 7-10 staff, drive daily output, manage budgets, and align projects with strategic plans.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and a customer-focused approach to sustain growth and meet financial targets, with a strong benefits package and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Class A CDL certification.
• MN DOT Certification.
• Mechanical aptitude to maintain equipment.
• Math skills: calculate discounts, interest, percentages, volume.
• Speak, read and understand documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations, production, logistics, and maintenance to meet budget and production goals.
• Develop and manage strategies, plans and budgets with Area Manager.
• Control budgets and KPIs, report progress and variances to Area Manager.
• Staff roles staffing, development and performance management.
• Coordinate scheduling, workflow and labor requirements across the plant.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Leadership

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class A CDL

MN DOT Certification

Job description

Duininck is a third-generation family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Concrete, headquartered in West Central Minnesota, serves its clients as industry experts, providing guidance and support for projects of any scale.

This year round, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $80,000 + bonus, based on experience

• Paid Time Off

• Strong Health Plans to choose from

• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability

• Position specific personal protective equipment provided

• 401K with company match, and more!

This role at Duininck Concrete oversees plant operations, production, logistics, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all relevant policies. The position supervises 7-10 staff members, focuses on maximizing daily output, manages projects, and is responsible for meeting budget and production goals and maintaining a motivated team.

The Role:

• Develop and manage the strategies, plans and budgets as agreed with the Area Manager to achieve the organizational and financial objectives of the company.
• Achieve the overall organizational and financial objectives by assuming responsibilities for controlling budgets, target sand objectives (KPIs), providing regular reports on progress to the Area Manager and highlighting variances.
• Coordinate and give the necessary direction, control, and management to achieve operating objectives, budgets, and targets that align with the business plan and strategy.
• Ensure targets and objectives within each area of the business are met, it is important to ensure good people management practices in line with the company values and policies.
• Ensure that the key roles are staffed with qualified people and roles are clearly defined and understood.
• Effectively prioritize managing scheduling deadlines and workflow.
• Retain, motivate and develop employees to achieve established employee performance and business objectives.
• Provide a customer-focused approach throughout the company, building and maintaining the contacts necessary for the future development of the business, proactively promoting the company.
• Effectively manage labor requirements/staffing, production planning, inventory management, instrumentation calibration and plant modifications.
• Lead people and lead by example to build relationships, develop respect and loyalty with employees and managers.
• Apply critical thinking to analyze and identify problems by finding the root cause and creating solutions that align with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.

Work Environment:

• Work indoors and occasionally in outdoor weather conditions.
• Work in a moderate noisy environment.
• Work with gasoline and diesel engines, electrical motors
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, stoop, crouch, crawl, stretch, sit, reach and grasp
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Extended work hours may be required.

What we Look For:

• Individuals who work safely and have the courage to speak up if you see unsafe behavior or conditions.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years’ experience in the construction industry
• Class A CDL
• MN DOT Certification
• Mechanical aptitude to ensure equipment is maintained, supported and available for use
• Math skills: Calculate discounts, interest, commission, proportion, percentage, area, circumference and volume.
• Speak, read and understand documents in English

Not sure you meet all the requirements, apply to learn more!

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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