Plant Operations Leader - Ready-Mix Concrete

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

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