Plant Manager - Ready Mixed Concrete

Knights Companies Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in South Carolina is seeking a Batch Plant Supervisor who will oversee the concrete batching process, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing a team. The role requires strong leadership skills, relevant certifications, and a thorough understanding of batching technology. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to safety and high-quality output, contributing to a reliable service for customers. This is a pivotal role that combines logistics, personnel management, and physical demands in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a plant environment is required.
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications within six months.
• Strong physical capabilities, able to lift 75 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the batching of concrete and manage plant staff.
• Perform quality checks and maintain safety standards.
• Record and manage logistics and scheduling for the plant.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Logistics

Education

ACI Level I Certification

SCDOT Concrete Technician Batching Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

• Perform all job functions in accordance with company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with company environmental policies and procedures at all times.
• Safely batch concrete and load trucks according to order specification, ensuring the highest level of quality while maintaining high efficiency.
• Enter material tickets are into back office. Prepare daily packets to include batch tickets, material tickets, daily truck sheets, and any other relevant receipts for delivery to main office.
• Perform quality checks on sand moisture, slumps, and temperatures according to schedule.
• Schedule drivers for the next day with times provided by Dispatch.
• Actively motivate and coach drivers and other plant staff.
• Maintain a clean and orderly plant and clean fleet.
• Communicate with Shop to report issues with plant trucks / heavy equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Record hours on trucks weekly and record in public file for service schedules.
• Communicate with Shop to coordinate planned services on plant trucks and heavy equipment.
• Work with Plant Maintenance department to perform routine plant maintenance; communicate and coordinate plant repairs, and to report and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor fuel levels daily and reorder as necessary.
• Record fuel on sheet from drivers and enter into computer.
• Supervise Yard personnel to ensure that daily duties are completed accurately and keep the plant orderly and neat.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess ACI Level I Certification or have the ability to obtain ACI Level I Certification within six months of employment.
• Possess SCDOT Concrete Technician Batching Certification or have the ability to obtain SCDOT Concrete Technician Batching Certification within six months of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching technology, equipment, methods, and safety is required.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends needed.
• Prior supervisory / management experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with drivers and customers.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to successfully handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Eagerness to achieve and maintain a level of excellence in customer service.
• Good aptitude for logistics, planning and scheduling.
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, lift, stretch, push, pull, twist, kneel, stand, walk, sit, reach, and operate a computer keyboard.
• Ability to safely climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders.
• Ability to work primarily outside, with possible exposure to the extremes of hot or cold weather.