Plant Manager - Ready Mix Concrete - Havelock, NC

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC • Havelock, NC

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About The Position

SRM Concrete is hiring a Plant Manager to lead its ready-mix concrete plant in Havelock, North Carolina. The Plant Manager is responsible for building and developing a strong team, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring safe, high-quality, timely service to customers. The role includes managing staff scheduling, load planning, route optimization, customer issues, plant performance, safety compliance, and relationships with customers, suppliers, and coworkers. The manager also contributes to strategic planning and budgeting to improve efficiency and profitability.

SRM Concrete describes itself as a family-owned, values-driven ready-mix concrete company founded in 1999, with more than 600 locations nationwide. The company emphasizes quality, integrity, service, teamwork, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Inspirational leadership style and passion for developing high-performing teams.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and building lasting relationships.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of logistics, supply chain management, or plant operations.
• Proficiency with dispatch software and Microsoft Office Suite, and willingness to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation and delivery safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to undergo SRM’s pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the concrete or construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop the plant team to support operational excellence and customer service.
• Oversee daily plant operations, including staff scheduling, load planning, and route optimization.
• Collaborate with drivers, dispatch, and sales teams to meet customer expectations and promptly resolve issues.
• Implement and monitor metrics for plant efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies and foster a safe work environment.
• Hold regular meetings to review performance, address challenges, and recognize successes.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and SRM team members.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting and provide insights to improve plant efficiency and profitability.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO/vacation.
• 401(k) with a $100 weekly match.
• Family days.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed