Senior Ready-Mix Operations Manager

Centex-Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Centex-Materials in Austin, TX seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily ready-mix concrete production, dispatch, delivery, quality control, fleet utilization, and maintenance coordination. Lead plant, dispatch, drivers, and field operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

This role emphasizes safety, cost control, supplier coordination, and developing procedures to improve productivity and profitability while maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and industry

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple plants, projects, deliveries, and priorities.
• Understanding of ready-mix concrete production and dispatch operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA/DOT environmental and workplace-safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ready-mix concrete operations, including batching, dispatching, delivery, and plant activities.
• Coordinate with sales, project managers, contractors, and customers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with approved mix designs, quality standards, and testing requirements.
• Monitor production rates, truck turnaround times, and driver productivity.
• Manage operating costs, preventive maintenance, and fleet utilization.
• Support hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dispatch software

Plant management software

Job description

Centex-Materials in Austin, TX seeks an Operations Manager to oversee daily ready-mix concrete production, dispatch, delivery, quality control, fleet utilization, and maintenance coordination. Lead plant, dispatch, drivers, and field operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

This role emphasizes safety, cost control, supplier coordination, and developing procedures to improve productivity and profitability while maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and industry