Ready Mix Plant Manager

Calportland; Farmersville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Ready-Mix Plant Manager to oversee production, operations and site facilities. You will plan budgets, drive safe and efficient performance, and manage equipment utilization, quality, and environmental compliance to meet customer requirements.

The role requires leadership and strong collaboration with batch crews and drivers, plus experience with OSHA/MSHA and DOT regulations, and ERP systems such as SAP. Strong communication and people management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience running a ready-mix operation, including yard production and product delivery.
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.
• Experience managing groups of employees in one or more locations.
• Experience implementing training programs for drivers including driving technique, truck maintenance, product delivery, ticketing and customer service.
• Experience with SAP or ERP system is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, environmental matters, cost control, production and maintenance for the ready-mix facilities.
• Establish and monitor a production plan with accurate cost and inventory control, and analyze productivity and material data.
• Document production statistics and produce reports and analysis as required.
• Oversee mobile equipment.
• Responsible for capital and operating budget processes.
• Develop plans to improve performance and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure processes deliver a quality product to customers and meet OSHA/CalPortland regulations.
• Engage with employees to reinforce safe behaviors and coordinate with other departments on safety and compliance.
• Communicate and maintain positive community relations.
• Direct personnel management and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

The Ready-Mix Plant Manager works closely with the batch men and drivers in overseeing ready-mix plant production, operations and site facilities. This individual is responsible for planning and budgeting, effective and efficient operations management, equipment utilization, safety and environmental compliance as well as personnel management. This position ensures that customer quality requirements are met.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$90,000 - $110,000 /Annually

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety, environmental matters, cost control, production and maintenance for the ready-mix facilities
• Establish and monitor a production plan: maintain accurate cost and inventory control, calculate and analyze productivity and material data
• Document production statistics and produce reports and analysis as required
• Oversee mobile equipment
• Responsible for capital and operating budget processes
• Develop plans to work towards improved performance and lower operating costs
• Understand the value of quality and ensure processes are in place to provide a quality product to customers
• Perform duties related to OSHA/CalPortland regulations, including accident investigations and reporting, safety meetings, training, etc.; actively engage with employees to reinforce safe behaviors
• Work closely with other departments to ensure safety, environmental compliance, quality and materials performance
• Communicate and maintain positive relationships with the local community
• Personnel management and development

Education

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or Civil Engineering or equivalent a plus
• Any relevant operations management certifications, i.e. industry specific management training

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience running a ready-mix operation, including ancillary functions such as yard production and product delivery
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements
• Experience managing groups of employees in one or more locations
• Experience implementing training programs for drivers including driving technique, truck maintenance, product delivery, ticketing, payments and customer service
• Personnel management experience, i.e., interview and selection, performance reviews, wage issues, discipline and legal compliance requirements a plus
• Work experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system a plus
• Knowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Customer service orientation

Preferred

• Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization
• Experience with SAP

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

#LI-KS1