Ready Mix Plant Manager

Croell • Caledonia, MN

2d

About The Position

The Ready Mix Plant Manager is responsible for the daily operation of a ready mix plant, including processing customer orders, dispatching deliveries, batching and delivering concrete, and completing other tasks needed to operate the plant successfully. The role includes checking concrete quality, maintaining courteous customer relationships, and working with a team across a variety of contractors and projects. The manager leads and develops employees, maintains equipment and records, and supports operations by driving a ready mix truck when needed. One year of experience is preferred, but training will be provided.

Requirements

• Class A or B CDL and a current Medical DOT card.
• ACI certification and working knowledge of various ACI tests.
• Basic knowledge of concrete finishing problems and their causes.
• Self-motivated and able to solve problems as they arise.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Dependability and reliability, including arriving on time and prepared for scheduled shifts.
• Positive attitude and ability to maintain productive working relationships with coworkers and management.
• Consent to a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete using manual and computerized systems; understand mix designs, visually inspect materials, verify load sizes against tickets, check slump, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Process customer orders and determine yardage.
• Schedule available trucks to meet order schedules and prepare daily and weekly run schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Order and coordinate deliveries from suppliers and internal sources.
• Troubleshoot problems in a dry batch concrete plant and with mixer trucks.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service, complete deliveries, collect payment, and encourage future business.
• Lead, train, motivate, and direct employees; resolve grievances through coaching and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Promote a safe work environment and facilitate weekly management and safety meetings.
• Balance profitability with business needs.
• Maintain and account for assigned vehicles, plant, and shop equipment, supporting a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
• Complete paperwork and administrative duties, including payroll, invoice approvals, ticketing, inventory management, pre-trip inspections, time reporting, truck reports, and trip tickets.
• Operate a ready mix truck as needed, comply with DOT regulations, complete pre- and post-trip inspections, and perform necessary vehicle maintenance.
• Cross-train in areas such as dispatching, batching, and mechanics, and perform duties outside the normal scope of work when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and bereavement pay
• 401(k) with company match
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Annual safety incentive
• Clothing allowance

What This Job Offers

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