Plant Manager - Ready Mixed Concrete

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Plant Manager - Ready Mixed Concrete to join our Lowcountry team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic construction materials operation, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. If you are committed to precision and teamwork, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing organization.

What You'll Do:

• Safely batch concrete and load trucks according to order specifications, maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Enter material tickets into the back-office system accurately and promptly.
• Prepare daily delivery packets, including batch tickets, material tickets, daily truck sheets, and relevant receipts for submission to the main office.
• Perform quality checks on sand moisture, slump, and temperature readings according to scheduled protocols.
• Schedule drivers for the following day based on times provided by Dispatch, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
• Actively motivate, coach, and support drivers and other plant staff to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe plant and fleet area, adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Distribute, receive, and review Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) from all supervising drivers to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Conduct daily truck check-ins to verify vehicle condition and readiness for operation.
• Communicate with Shop to report issues with plant trucks / heavy equipment and coordinate repairs. 
• Record hours on trucks weekly and record in public file for service schedules.
• Communicate with Fleet Maintenance to coordinate planned services on plant trucks and heavy equipment.
• Work with maintenance department to perform routine plant maintenance; communicate and coordinate plant repairs, and to report issues 

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of related experience in concrete batching, plant operations, or a similar production environment.
• Possess ACI Level I Certification or can obtain ACI Level I Certification within six months of employment.
• Possess SCDOT Concrete Technician – Batching Certification or can obtain SCDOT Concrete Technician – Batching Certification within six months of employment.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Prior supervisory / management experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with drivers and customers.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Eagerness to achieve and maintain a level of excellence in customer service.
• Good aptitude for coordination, planning, and scheduling.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, lift, stretch, push, pull, twist, kneel, stand, walk, sit, reach, and operate a computer keyboard. 
• Ability to safely climb up and down stairs and/or ladders.
• Ability to work primarily outside, with exposure to the extremes of hot or cold weather.

Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations? 

We’re hiring across our other markets:

• Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com  

Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career. 

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