Manufacturing Ops Mgr

Ultipro; Hitchcock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise

401K matching

Growth opportunities

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid vacation and sick time

11 holidays

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arcosa Crushed Concrete is seeking an Operations Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations, safety, and compliance in a dynamic environment. You will drive production, material handling, inventory and logistics to meet throughput and quality goals while coordinating maintenance and ensuring regulatory adherence.

The role requires 3+ years in aggregate recycling or similar production settings, with strong leadership and a hands-on approach to safety and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aggregate recycling operations or related production environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to climb heights of up to 20 feet regularly.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds regularly.
• Work in industrial, wet, and loud environment.
• Must wear safety equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, steel-toed boots, ear plugs, gloves as required.

Responsibilities

• Own overall plant operations (production, material handling, inventory, and logistics) to meet throughput, quality, and profitability targets.
• Lead safety culture: conduct daily safety meetings, enforce safety programs, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements including environmental and labor regulations.
• Plan and direct daily operations; monitor workflow and KPIs; identify operational improvements and cost savings.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability: ensure preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and downtime planning.
• Supervise, coach, and develop plant personnel; manage scheduling, timekeeping, attendance, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Communicate with Area Manager, Sales, and Dispatch regarding inbound/outbound materials, trucking needs, and upcoming work.
• Support customer and vendor relationships; ensure product availability and service meet expectations.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation; stay current through training and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

• Opportunity for annual performance increase
• 401K program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Paid life Insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs

What you'll do:

• Own overall plant operations (production, material handling, inventory, and logistics) to meet throughput, quality, and profitability targets.
• Lead safety culture: conduct/oversee daily safety meetings, enforce ARC 100 and company safety programs, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including environmental and labor regulations.
• Plan and direct daily operations; monitor workflow and KPIs; identify and implement operational improvements and cost savings.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability: ensure preventive maintenance programs are followed, coordinate repairs and downtime planning, and verify maintenance documentation.
• Supervise, coach, and develop plant personnel; manage scheduling, timekeeping, attendance, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Communicate routinely with Area Manager, Sales, and Dispatch regarding inbound/outbound materials, quantities, trucking needs, and upcoming work.
• Support customer and vendor relationships; ensure product availability and service meet expectations.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation; stay current through training and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years in aggregate recycling operations or other process/production environment (5+ years and crushing plant equipment experience preferred)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time at conveyor belt operation.
• Ability to climb heights of 20 feet on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work industy, wet, and loud environment.
• Required to wear safety equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, steel toed boots, ear plugs,glovesand various othersimilar itemsasrequiredor needed.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Arcosa Crushed Concrete is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

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