Plant Manager: Lead Ops, Safety & Customer Service

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth & Advancement

Impact

Competitive Pay & Exceptional Benefits

Team Culture

Job summary

SRM Concrete seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily operations, coach a skilled plant team, and ensure safe, on-time concrete deliveries. You will collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales to maintain exceptional service, while driving efficiency and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring strong logistics knowledge, DOT compliance, and a proven leadership track record within the concrete or construction industry. This is a leadership role focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant operations and teams.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to manage scheduling, load planning, and route optimization.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose: Inspire, coach, and develop your plant team to achieve operational excellence and deliver outstanding service to every customer.
• Oversee daily plant operations: Manage staff scheduling, load planning, and route optimization to ensure efficient and timely concrete deliveries.
• Champion customer service: Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales teams to exceed customer expectations and resolve any issues with urgency and care.
• Drive performance: Implement and monitor key metrics to assess plant efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Foster a culture of safety: Ensure full compliance with safety regulations and company policies, creating a safe and positive work environment for all.
• Promote teamwork: Conduct regular meetings to review performance, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
• Build relationships: Develop strong connections with customers, suppliers, and SRM team members to support seamless operations.
• Contribute to growth: Participate in strategic planning and budgeting, sharing insights to enhance plant efficiency and profitability.]
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Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Logistics

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office Suite

DOT regulations

Safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SRM Concrete seeks a Plant Manager to lead daily operations, coach a skilled plant team, and ensure safe, on-time concrete deliveries. You will collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales to maintain exceptional service, while driving efficiency and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring strong logistics knowledge, DOT compliance, and a proven leadership track record within the concrete or construction industry. This is a leadership role focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.