Ready Mix Plant Manager
$85–$100,000 year
On-siteForest Grove, 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 produce required reports. Direct personnel management and development, including interviews, performance reviews, and training programs for drivers on technique, maintenance, and delivery. Lead accident investigations, safety meetings, and regulatory adherence to OSHA/CalPortland and DOT standards. Collaborate with departments and the local community to ensure quality product delivery and lower operating costs.
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
- Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Customer service orientation
Desired Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or Civil Engineering or equivalent a plus
- Any relevant operations management certifications, i.e. industry specific management training
- 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
- Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization
- Experience with SAP
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