Plant Manager

The Ready-Mix Plant Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the plant in all areas including, but not limited to, administration, employee management, production, quality, asset management and maintenance, shipping, purchasing, inventory, safety, and environmental. In addition to plant oversight, this position will also operate a ready-mix truck as needed to support daily operations and ensure timely delivery of concrete to job sites.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the ready-mix plant, including production, quality control, delivery logistics,      inventory management, and personnel supervision.
• Ensure customer orders are scheduled, produced, and delivered accurately and on time while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Operate a ready-mix truck as needed to support delivery schedules, ensuring safe and professional operation on public roadways and construction sites in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company policies.
• Manage and train plant and driver personnel; conduct evaluations, provide feedback, and support professional development and succession planning.
• Monitor and direct plant safety programs; enforce safety compliance and partner with the safety team to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assign drivers to trucks and routes based on production needs; verify proper completion of pre-trip inspections, and monitor      vehicle readiness and cleanliness.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and overall condition of trucks, equipment, and plant facilities; coordinate with      mechanics and service providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and complete reports such as inventory counts, work orders, delivery documentation, and daily      inspections in a timely manner.
• Communicate frequently with dispatch regarding delivery schedules and truck status; use proper radio or system communication protocols.
• Manage raw material and construction supply inventory; order materials following company purchasing policies.
• Ensure plant site is maintained in a clean, orderly, and environmentally compliant condition including stormwater and washout controls.
• Serve as a positive representative of the company by providing excellent customer service, resolving issues promptly, and      maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams.
• Assist production operations across other locations or equipment, including filling in for other operators or managers as needed.
• Perform additional duties related to plant and delivery operations as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with the assigned schedule.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or demonstrable equivalent.
• Two years’ experience operating a ready-mix plant and ready-mix equipment and vehicles.
• Possess an appropriate CDL driver’s license and all applicable license endorsements. Driving record must not cause an adverse      insurance risk rating or premium increase, and not have any moving violations in the previous 6-months.
• IDOT Aggregate Technician’s 1 and 2 Certifications, preferred not required
• IDOT PCC Technician’s 1 and 2 Certifications, preferred not required

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Accrual Based PTO – Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Paid Holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with personal computers.
• Full and complete knowledge and familiarity with each staff member’s duty assignments.
• Full and complete knowledge of plant batching systems.
• Ability to read, write, and accurately perform basic mathematical functions including adding, subtracting, multiplication and      division.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must possess knowledge of Company policies and procedures, including safety.
• Must consistently produce an efficient, accurate work product.
• Must be able to operate and have knowledge of the plant, equipment, and truck characteristics, capabilities, maintenance      requirements, and mechanical features.
• Must have knowledge of:
  • Concrete raw-material properties and characteristics
  • Concrete performance and properties
  • Mix designs.

  Work Requirements

• Must pass post-offer employment drug screen, medical exams, physicals, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR)      review.
• Must pass D.O.T. required physical.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be capable of driving vehicles in off-road conditions for extended periods.
• Does not have any allergic reactions to concrete or asphalt, its raw materials, ingredients, and additives, gasoline, diesel fuels, lubricants, solvents, or cleaning chemicals.
• Requires physical exertion, standing, walking, and/or climbing in various climates and ground conditions, including temperature      extremes, rain, wind, and snow for extended lengths of time.
• Must withstand continuous exposures to wind, dust, fumes, and noxious odors.
• Must possess unrestricted mobility to twist, turn, bend, and lean in all directions, lookup, down and side to side without      hesitation or discomfort.
• Except for conventional corrective aids, must possess normal eyesight, depth of perception, field of vision, normal hearing,      quick reaction time, unimpaired eye-hand coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Must possess the strength, mobility, agility, and balance to ascend access ladders and steps, and to maneuver on equipment      and vehicles without assistance.
• Must repetitively climb and dismount from a high vehicle cab 50-times a day.
• Must repetitively lift and carry awkwardly shaped objects weighing up to 60-pounds, 50-times a day.
• Must possess enough strength to continuously operate equipment controls and tools weighing up to 20-pounds for uninterrupted periods of up to 1 hour.
• Skeletal, joint and muscle system must withstand continuous impact from driving activities.
• Must be able to walk the plant grounds frequently to inspect materials and ensure proper production equipment is operational.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. 
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock or burn.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee will be in a construction environment and assigned full-time to a specific plant site.
• Varied starting time, Monday through Friday with weekend and some holiday and evening work required. Generally, 60-hours per week, as required by production schedules or completion of deadlines.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company.