Ready Mix Plant Manager
$85–$100,000 year
On-siteKelso, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Oversee ready-mix plant production, operations, and site facilities by planning budgets, managing equipment utilization, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Establish and monitor production plans while maintaining accurate cost and inventory control, then document statistics and generate required reports. Direct personnel management, including hiring, performance reviews, and training programs for drivers, while enforcing OSHA/CalPortland regulations and accident reporting. Lead mobile equipment operations and collaborate with local communities to ensure quality product delivery. Requires 5-7 years of ready-mix operation experience and a BS in engineering.
Required 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
- Work experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
- 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
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or Civil Engineering or equivalent a plus
- Any relevant operations management certifications, i.e. industry specific management training
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization
- Experience with SAP
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