Ready Mix Plant Manager

CalPortland; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability

EAP

Retirement plan

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Ready-Mix Plant Manager in the Washington, DC area to oversee production, operations and site facilities. You will plan budgets, manage equipment utilization, enforce safety and environmental compliance, and supervise personnel to meet customer quality requirements.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop production plans, monitor costs and inventory, and report on performance while fostering positive relationships with the local community and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience running a ready-mix operation
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Experience managing groups of employees in one or more locations
• Experience implementing training programs for drivers
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Safety, environmental matters, cost control, production and maintenance for ready-mix facilities
• Establish and monitor a production plan with cost and inventory control
• Document production statistics and produce reports
• Oversee mobile equipment; manage budgets
• Develop plans for improved performance and lower costs
• Ensure quality processes to provide a quality product to customers
• Personnel management and development
• Communicate with local community

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Safety management

Operations management

Communication

Budgeting

Quality control

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mining Engineering

BS in Civil Engineering

Operations mgmt certifications

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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

$85-$100K Annually/DOE

Responsibilities

Responsible for safety, environmental matters, cost control, production and maintenance for the ready-mix facilitiesEstablish and monitor a production plan: maintain accurate cost and inventory control, calculate and analyze productivity and material dataDocument production statistics and produce reports and analysis as requiredOversee mobile equipmentResponsible for capital and operating budget processesDevelop plans to work towards improved performance and lower operating costsUnderstand the value of quality and ensure processes are in place to provide a quality product to customersPerform duties related to OSHA/CalPortland regulations, including accident investigations and reporting, safety meetings, training, etc.; actively engage with employees to reinforce safe behaviorsWork closely with other departments to ensure safety, environmental compliance, quality and materials performanceCommunicate and maintain positive relationships with the local communityPersonnel management and development

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or Civil Engineering or equivalent a plusAny 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 deliveryExperience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and requirementsKnowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirementsExperience managing groups of employees in one or more locationsExperience implementing training programs for drivers including driving technique, truck maintenance, product delivery, ticketing, payments and customer servicePersonnel management experience, i.e., interview and selection, performance reviews, wage issues, discipline and legal compliance requirements a plusWork experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system a plusKnowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and ExcelStrong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsCustomer service orientationPreferred:Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organizationExperience 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.