Ready-Mix Manager

Dolese Bros. Co.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolese Bros. Co. in Kentucky seeks a proactive Sales/Operations Manager to oversee ready-mix concrete production and the associated customer service within the assigned market.

You will lead multiple plants, coordinate drivers, and drive sales while ensuring safety and efficiency across operations. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to develop client relationships, identify new markets, and manage the full sales process from quote to delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Concrete/industry knowledge strongly preferred.
• Must maintain a Class B CDL with air brakes.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple plants, mixer drivers, and sales.
• Perform daily equipment and site inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Lead safety meetings and coordinate with quality control.
• Operate ready-mix plant safely and efficiently.
• Develop relationships with current and potential clients in the market.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relationship management

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL 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

Experience/Education/Skill

• 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

EEO Statement

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.