Plant Manager - Ready Mix

Position Summary

Manages a ready mix plant operation. Maintains equipment and materiel to produce concrete and ensures delivery of requested products to customers. Responsible for the safety of plant and drivers. Reports to area manager with required reports and briefings. Coordinates with central dispatch or may be required to schedule and self-dispatch to ensure timely distribution of cement while maintaining customer satisfaction.  May be assigned additional requirements or special projects in order to support company operations.

Requirements

• Conducts/oversees monthly and quarterly safety meetings, maintaining a consistent focus on safe behavior.
• Enforces the wearing of appropriate safety equipment in the plant at all times. 
• Coordinates monthly plant and truck inspections with the Director of Operations and Fleet Manager.
• Responsible for consistent batching sequence and monitoring scale and gate accuracy. 
• Assesses the quality of materials delivered and maintains a log of changes in aggregate moisture.
• Supervise employees at the plant in daily activities including hiring, evaluation, progressive discipline, etc. 
• Accountable for the integrity of Mixer Operators and yard personnel loads and payroll hours. 
• The time entry system should be audited daily for accuracy.
• Monitors loading and tempering time; working with the Mixer Operators to arrive on each jobsite in a timely fashion. 
• Reviews, daily, a pre-shift inspection checklist to ensure equipment is functioning properly. 
• Responsible for performing preventive maintenance procedures. Periodic inspections are performed to inspect bin integrity, dust collection system, admixture dispensers, gate and rams, and aerator functionality
• Ensures the plant performs at targeted capacity at all times.
• Responsible for overall housekeeping including the plant, batch office, and driver and equipment appearance.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred 5 years’ experience with concrete and related products.
• Must be able to read and write in the English language.
• Bilingual is desired but not required.
• 1 year maintenance and supervisory experience preferred.
• Possess a current driver’s license (preferably a C.D.L.)
• Current knowledge of D.O.T., O.S.H.A., EPA, and other agencies regulations.
• Ability to direct, teach, motivate, and coach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate positive working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and during hours of limited visibility and dust.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), stand, stoop and bend.
• Must have manual dexterity to use hand tools, and be able to see and hear.
• Ability to lift 50# from ground to waist is required.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter with desire to promote Martin Marietta values and business principles.
• Exercise independent decision-making, prioritize conflicting demands, and communicate with multiple associates and employees.
• Ability to formulate decisions in support of company policies and programs, make and support recommendations, prioritize work, communicate with multiple parties and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), stand, stoop and bend.
• Must have manual dexterity to use hand tools, and be able to see and hear.
• Ability to lift 50# from ground to waist is required.