Plant Manager - Level 1

Kuert Concrete Inc; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuert Concrete Inc. is seeking a capable Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations and staff at our concrete facility in Tennessee.

The role emphasizes leadership of drivers, safety compliance, and efficient production planning to meet customer orders. The successful candidate will manage inventories, ensure OSHA/DOT compliance, and foster a culture of safety and communication across the plant and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years operation-related experience and 1 year supervisory or management experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Good working knowledge of Command Series.
• Strong communication skills with ability to support management of implementing and adapting to change.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Computer skills in G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Spanish speaking or bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the concrete facility and staff.
• Oversee and lead drivers assigned to the location.
• Ensure safety practices are incorporated in daily activities and compliant with OSHA/DOT standards.
• Monitor and improve employee processes and behaviors.
• Inspect and correct unsafe conditions at the facility.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance actions for safety and reliability.
• Accurately process customer orders and provide product advice.
• Batch ready-mix concrete and ensure proper loading.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team motivation

Change management

Spanish language

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Command Series

G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for the management of the daily operations of the concrete facility and associated staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of all material inventories
• Possess a positive attitude in servicing the local customer base
• Perform basic facility maintenance
• Provide leadership to drivers assigned to the location
• Monitor employee processes and behaviors to ensure that safe practices are incorporated in all daily activities
• Inspect and make necessary corrections to unsafe conditions that occur at the facility
• Implement preventative maintenance actions that promote a safe work environment
• Review and assess safety concerns in pre and post trip inspection reports
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards in and around the plant as well as fleet operations are compliant with DOT standards
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to engage with, and positively motivate delivery and plant teams on a daily basis
• Accurate processing of customer orders, providing appropriate product advice
• Responsible for batching ready mix concrete property, ensuring the product is loaded properly.

Requirements:

• Minimum of (2) years operation-related experience and minimum of (1) year supervisory or management experience preferred.
• A high School diploma or G.E.D is required
• Good working knowledge of Command Series
• Strong and effective communicator with the ability to support management of implementing and adapting to change
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Computer skills in G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Spanish speaking or bilingual a plus

Preferred

High School or better.

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