MNGR AREA RM III

CEMEX, Inc.; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

CEMEX, Inc. in Opelika, AL is seeking a Ready Mix Area Manager who will oversee an assigned territory, supervise drivers, coordinate dispatch, and manage plant operations and raw materials. The role requires 5+ years in plant production, safety, and maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role; degree in engineering preferred.

Travel and safety compliance are essential. This leadership position emphasizes cost control, performance metrics, and collaboration with sales, technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5 years' experience in plant production, safety, and maintenance.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervises drivers in assigned territory and conducts training and evaluations.
• Coordinates scheduling with dispatch and sales to optimize workforce use.
• Manages raw materials and ensures product quality meets standards.
• Oversees plant inspections and implements corrective actions.
• Coordinates with sales and service teams to meet customer needs.
• Develops and manages the area budget with management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

OSHA/DOT regulations

Plant operations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Engineering discipline preferred

Relevant experience in engineering/plant operations

Job description

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Job title: MNGR AREA RM III

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: Opelika, AL, US, 36801

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job Summary

The Ready Mix Area Manager is responsible for managingan assigned territory of the ready-mix organization, including the supervision of drivers, scheduling of driver and plant personnel with dispatch, coordination of job sites, management of plant operations and management of raw materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises drivers in assigned territory, including the recruiting, orientation, ongoing training, day-to-dayscheduling, and performance evaluations
• Works, in coordination with dispatch and sales, to schedule drivers and plant personnel to ensure the most efficient use of the work force for the assigned territory
• Manages raw materials within an assigned territory, oversees quality and quantity of materials, and ensures product meets established standards
• Implements, manages, and evaluates procedures set in place to ensure plant inspections are performed and actions are taken to correct any deficiencies
• Interacts with sales team and customer service to coordinate efficient delivery of product, makes recommendations, and ensures jobs are ready to go
• Coordinates with both the sales and technical services team to identify customer service needs, to jointly coordinate, resolve and improve product and quality of service
• Develops, coordinates, and makes recommendations for area budget to management
• Manages costs and key performance indicators for assigned area
• Ensures assigned established performance indicators are met
• Responsible for ongoing improvement of the territory
• Coordinates with EHS Dept. to ensure that all facilities for which he/she is responsible are in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements
• Coordinates with maintenance department in the repairs/preventative maintenance of plant and equipment within the assigned territory, including the development of pre and post-day inspections; may performminor maintenance to the plant at the request of the maintenance department
• Responsible for ongoing visual evaluations of all plant and equipment within established territory
• Adhere to all CEMEX and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 years experience performing varied responsibilities related to plant production, safety, and maintenance; equipment maintenance; experience in detecting and resolving production problems
• 3years in a supervisory role
• Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations
• College degree, preferably in an engineering discipline, or relevant working experience preferred
• Five (or more) years’ experience performing varied responsibilities related to plant production, safety, and maintenance; equipment maintenance; experience in detecting and resolving production problems
• Three (or more) years in a supervisory role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of O.S.H.A. / DOT regulations

Working Conditions

• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• Capability to work extended hours as necessary
• Ability to participate in required overnight travel as necessary (very limited)

Physical Requirements

• Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

• CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).