Plant Manager - Ready Mix Concrete - Newport, NC

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

STD, LTD, and life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO/vacation

401k with weekly match

Family days

Job summary

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) invites a results-driven Plant Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, and ensure safe, on-time concrete deliveries. You will optimize routes, schedule staff, and align with sales to exceed customer expectations.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and profitability within a growing national network. You will collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and management to drive performance metrics, build client relationships, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Inspirational leadership with ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Strong customer service mindset and relationship-building.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of logistics, supply chain or plant operations.
• Experience in concrete or construction industry is valued.
• Proficiency with dispatch software and Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop your plant team to achieve operational excellence.
• Oversee daily plant operations: staff scheduling, load planning, and route optimization.
• Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales to exceed customer expectations.
• Implement and monitor metrics to assess plant efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Lead regular meetings to review performance and address challenges.
• Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, and SRM team members.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting to boost plant profitability.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Logistics & plant operations

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office

DOT regulations

Communication

Safety & quality

Tools

Dispatch software

Microsoft Office

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.