Multi-Plant Ready-Mix Ops Leader & Mechanical Engineer

Hercules Materials Holdings LLC.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Company Truck Lease Plan

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hercules Materials Holdings is seeking an operations leader to oversee Ready-Mix operations and enjoy hands-on mechanical engagement with equipment, automation, and data-driven improvements. This role partners with plant teams, dispatch, maintenance, and executive leadership to boost reliability and efficiency across multiple sites in the Detroit area.

Candidates with a mechanical engineering or industrial operations background, including AI-enabled improvements and data-driven decision-making,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ready-mix concrete, construction materials, manufacturing, or related industrial operations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Construction Management, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Area Managers responsible for multiple ready-mix plants across the greater Detroit region, Toledo.
• Support the performance and development of Assistant Plant Managers, Plant Operators, Drivers, Loader Operators, and other ready-mix team members.
• Improve key performance indicators such as yards per load, yards per hour, load quality, batch accuracy, on-time delivery, and reduction of lost loads.
• Maintain plants and mobile equipment proactively to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Lead change and mentor employees to build future operational leaders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Maintenance software

Telematics

Job description

Hercules Materials Holdings is seeking an operations leader to oversee Ready-Mix operations and enjoy hands-on mechanical engagement with equipment, automation, and data-driven improvements. This role partners with plant teams, dispatch, maintenance, and executive leadership to boost reliability and efficiency across multiple sites in the Detroit area.

Candidates with a mechanical engineering or industrial operations background, including AI-enabled improvements and data-driven decision-making,