Ready Mix Plant Manager

CRH Americas • Jennings, LA

38d

About The Position

Provide leadership, training, supervision and support to the concrete delivery professionals, batch concrete and maintain the plants. Develop teamwork and foster team spirit within the Ready Mix production and delivery departments. The position's ultimate goal is to develop a team environment and guide our teams to be the best in the business. Ideally, this will result in 100% on-time delivery, driver productivity, plant up time, with zero lost loads and zero customer complaints. The plant manager will oversee the Duson plant and the Jennings plant.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience with Ready Mix Concrete is required
• Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with customers and all company personnel.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the surrounding area.
• Must have extensive knowledge of company products and services.
• Must be a problem solver.
• Must take the initiative to increase the quality of one's skills to become more efficient.
• Must be able to make good judgment calls when under pressure.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to read and understand maps.
• Must be able to perform mathematical functions about billing, volumes, quantities, etc
• Must have or acquire good computer skills in order to operate batching, billing and communication equipment.
• May be required to work at other locations to fill in for other managers as needed.
• Must be able to go out and approach people to obtain future business or investigate complaints.

Nice To Haves

• Management; staff supervision experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment.
• Evaluate, oversee, and manage all aspects of Dispatch Operations
• Evaluate, monitor, and coach personnel supervised.
• Manage the workforce assigned to your plant daily.
• Issue discipline at the direction of the Regional Manager and Driver Manager.
• Direct work at plant locations and job sites.
• Review time cards, act on, and where appropriate, approve payroll claims.
• Attendance and on-time monitoring.
• Complete all paperwork and reports required by the company.
• Positively supervise and motivate professional drivers and yardman if applicable.
• Control expenditures and maximize profits for the plant, region, and company.
• Implement and maintain 5s program.
• Adhere to and positively communicate all company policies.
• Assure compliance with ALL safety programs.
• Hold daily Take 5 meetings with all employees and visitors.
• Confirm that proper maintenance is conducted on all equipment.
• Manage stormwater / spill prevention program.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and report corrections as needed.
• Assist with accident & environmental investigation/compliance.
• Maintain all records required for Greenstar compliance
• Routinely inspect vehicles and equipment - report repair priorities.
• Ensure plants and operating equipment is clean and properly maintained.
• Ensure safety equipment is maintained.
• Perform routine plant maintenance.
• Schedule vehicle repairs through the Regional Manager.
• Perform and record product testing as required daily.
• Maintain stockpiles in accordance with LADOT standards.
• Maintain calibration of moisture probes.
• Must keep an open line of communication with the Quality Control department. (Any mix design variations, etc.)
• Maintain a daily black diary.
• Perform batching of ReadyMix, ensuring that proper mix design and job specifications are followed.
• Coordinate raw material orders with the Customer Service Center.
• Maintain specified inventory levels on all materials.
• Perform general maintenance on plant equipment and facilities as needed.
• Adhere to returned concrete policy.
• Always present a professional appearance in accordance with the American Concrete dress code.
• Work closely with the Customer Service Manager.
• Demonstrate and communicate high standard of customer service and satisfaction by working in conjunction with the Customer Service Team and Sales Team.
• Maintain and post all KPI's daily.
• Maintain housekeeping tasks at the plant site and office to conform to company and legal safety standards.
• All plant managers are to be Texas-certified plant inspectors.

Benefits

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees