Ready-Mix Manager

Dolese Bros Co; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolese Bros Co is seeking a capable supervisor to oversee the safe production and delivery of ready-mix concrete and related customer service in the assigned territory. The role combines plant operations leadership with proactive sales and market development, ensuring quality and reliable service to customers.

You will lead a team, coordinate with dispatch and QA, and establish strong client relationships while identifying new markets and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Concrete/industry knowledge preferred.
• Must maintain safe driving records and be able to read, write and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple plants, drivers, and sales.
• Perform daily safety and equipment inspections.
• Ensure equipment and processes meet quality specifications.
• Manage relationships with customers in the territory and present quotes.
• Develop new markets and target accounts; cold call as needed.
• Lead plant personnel and coordinate with dispatch for driver scheduling.
• Maintain accurate reports and documentation.

Skills

Sales & Marketing

Leadership

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Heavy equipment awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with air brakes

Job description

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support. Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver. Dolese Delivers: Stable Foundation Treat with Respect Safe Environments Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall safe and efficient production and/or delivery of ready-mix concrete and building materials while being responsible for marketing, sales of ready-mix concrete and related customer service in assigned territory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and oversees the operations of multiple plants, mixer drivers, and sales.
• Perform daily equipment and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions.
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained
• Conduct required catwalk conversation meetings daily/weekly.
• Safely and properly, operate ready mix plant.
• Ensure appropriate material to produce quality concrete per job specifications.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
• Self-motivated, team player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and always act courteous/respectful of others.
• Lead personnel at plant and work with dispatch to schedule drivers.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Accurately complete company reports, and other documentation as needed.
• Develop relationships with current and potential clients in and around our market
• Identify new markets and target specific accounts and prospects
• Follow up on leads and create new customer base through cold calling and relationship building
• Present verbal quotes to routine customers
• Review, discuss and present proposals and pricing with team members and clients
• Identify and resolve client concerns and issues
• Act as job or project manager, when necessary
• Work with Quality Control personnel to ensure product meets specific requirement of customer
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows on occasion
• Manage sales process from initial sale to service to collection of funds
• Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Concrete technical knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of local and rural geographic areas
• Must maintain a minimum Class B CDL with air brakes.
• Ability to read, write and figure mathematical calculations.
• Excellent verbal, written and comprehension communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Maintain good safety and driving records.
• Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
• Must work well with others in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude that fosters effective relationships.
• Must be able to understand and adhere to the safety requirements of this position.
• Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Ability to work near, around or on light or heavy equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 100lbs of weight.
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders at elevated heights
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing / walking / sitting
• Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status.

Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.