Plant Manager - Ready Mix Concrete - Bowling Green KY

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with weekly match

Family days

Job summary

SRM Concrete is seeking a Plant Manager in the Bowling Green area to lead a plant team, optimize daily operations, and ensure safe, high-quality concrete deliveries.

You will manage staff, plan loads, and collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales to delight customers and drive plant performance. This role requires strong leadership, logistics knowledge, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Solid understanding of logistics, supply chain, or plant operations.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards for transportation.
• Clear communication and relationship-building with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and coach plant team to achieve operational excellence and service targets.
• Oversee daily plant operations including staff scheduling, load planning, and route optimization.
• Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales to exceed customer expectations and resolve issues quickly.
• Track and drive performance using key metrics on efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Uphold safety by ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Lead regular meetings to review performance, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and SRM team members to support seamless operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting to improve plant efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Logistics knowledge

DOT regulations

Tools

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Opportunity

Are you a proven leader who thrives on building strong teams and delivering exceptional service? At SRM Concrete, our Plant Managers are the driving force behind our commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. As a Plant Manager, you’ll lead by example—empowering your team, optimizing daily operations, and ensuring every load meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and service.

If you’re passionate about leadership, logistics, and making a positive impact in your community, this is your opportunity to join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and growth.

Your Mission & Key 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.

What Sets You Apart

• Inspirational leadership style with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and building lasting relationships.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of logistics, supply chain management, or plant operations—experience in the concrete or construction industry is highly valued.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards for transportation and delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; you build trust with team members, customers, and partners.
• Dedication to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to undergo SRM’s pre-employment screenings.

About SRM

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is a family-owned, values-driven leader in the ready mix concrete industry. Founded in 1999 with a single plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, we’ve grown to over 600 locations nationwide by focusing on quality, integrity, and service. Our mission is to serve our customers, our communities, and our team members with excellence—every load, every day.Why Join SRM Concrete?

Why Join SRM Concrete?

• Growth & Advancement: Be part of a rapidly expanding company with real opportunities to grow your career.
• Impact: Lead a team that plays a pivotal role in building America’s future.
• Competitive Pay & Exceptional Benefits: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance; paid holidays; PTO/vacation; 401k with $100 weekly match; family days; and more!
• Team Culture:We value hard work, respect, and teamwork. We support each other, recognize a job well done, and believe in doing what’s right—on the job and in the community. You’ll find a straightforward, dependable environment where every team member matters.

At SRM Concrete, you’re more than a manager—you’re a valued team member helping to build America’s future. If you’re ready to say “YES” to new opportunities and deliver service that sets the standard in our industry, apply today and join the SRM family!