Ready-Mix Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

BURNCO is seeking a Ready-Mix Operations Manager in Colorado to lead the area management team across concrete production and delivery, including plant and fleet maintenance, quality control, and site operations.

This full-time role emphasizes safety culture, productivity, and customer satisfaction, with extensive travel to plant locations and job sites, requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related or applicable field preferred.
• 10+ years of related industry experience with safety and operations leadership.
• Proven ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and drive results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to operations staff for ready-mixed concrete production and delivery.
• Foster a strong safety culture and accountability within the team.
• Partner with General Managers on profitability through P&L reporting.
• Train, mentor and motivate the management team.
• Collaborate with departments to improve quality, service and safety.
• Oversee capital projects, production planning, and inventory.
• Manage vendor pricing, procurement and material resources.
• Prepare reports and conduct monthly company-wide reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

P&L oversight

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

BURNCO is a leading supplier of construction materials, proudly serving communities across North America. We are committed to quality, safety, and customer service, and we’re building a team that reflects those same values.

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives on driving safety, productivity, and efficiency across a fast-paced ready-mix environment? We are #hiring a Ready-Mix Operations Manager based in Colorado to provide leadership across our ready-mix operations, support business performance, and build strong relationships across teams. If you bring strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with a focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, we want to hear from you!

You will lead the area management team across all concrete production and delivery operations for the Colorado ready-mix division, including plant maintenance, fleet maintenance, production quality control, and operational site responsibilities. The primary areas of responsibility include safety culture, resource optimization, productivity and efficiency, and meeting customer demand.

What you will be doing

• Provide leadership and direction to operations staff regarding the production and delivery of ready-mixed concrete
• Create a strong safety culture and an environment of accountability and teamwork
• Work with General Managers to improve profitability through P&L and other reporting tools
• Train, mentor, and motivate the management team
• Create a collaborative working culture with other departments focused on quality, service, and safety
• Monitor industry trends and best practices and recommend strategic changes to improve ready-mix productivity and efficiency
• Oversee business plans and manage personnel, financial, and material resources
• Manage capital projects, production planning, and inventory
• Work with Procurement on preferred and bulk vendor pricing
• Resolve barriers to productivity, performance, and customer satisfaction
• Monitor raw material supply, both internal and external, to plant locations
• Build strategic relationships with stakeholders across Sales, Dispatch, Operations, Fleet, Quality Control, Procurement, Safety, and Human Resources
• Prepare reports and presentations related to proposals, results, and other business activities
• Conduct monthly staff meetings and P&L reviews with General Managers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we would like from you

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related or applicable field preferred
• 10+ years of related industry experience
• Experience leading business enterprises with broad responsibilities, including safety, operations, and team building
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including motivating others, resolving conflicts, and building effective teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact productively with individuals across all levels of the organization
• Excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills

Location and other key details:

• This is a full-time, permanent position based out of our Colorado Corporate Office, with frequent travel between plant locations, construction job sites, customer offices, and other locations as required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time to assigned plant locations and construction job sites, both locally and nationally
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check as part of the pre-employment process
• Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, climb stairs, type, conduct field visits, and actively manage portable plant mobilization and new plant construction

Salary Range:

$140,000-$170,000 USD

Why BURNCO?

• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team that values your growth and success
• Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and more
• Experience our inclusive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture
• Take part in team events, professional development activities, and community initiatives

At BURNCO, you’ll join a supportive, safety-focused team where your work contributes to meaningful operations across our business. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow while contributing to a culture of excellence.

BURNCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.