Purpose
Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the concrete batching plants. This position will be responsible for managing production, ensuring quality control, optimizing efficiency, and leading plant personnel to meet safety and production goals.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
Plant Operations & Production:
- Oversee the daily production of ready-mix concrete, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Monitor plant performance, adjust production schedules, and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Work with the maintenance department to ensure minimal downtime.
- Optimize production costs while maintaining high product quality and customer satisfaction.
Quality Control & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and environmental regulations.
- Work closely with quality control personnel to maintain product consistency and meet mix design specifications.
Conduct routine inspections and audits to maintain plant and equipment integrity.
Safety & Environmental Compliance:
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Develop and implement safety programs, including employee training and hazard assessments.
- Maintain a clean and organized plant environment that promotes safe working conditions.
- Develops a positive safety culture by setting expectations, coaching behavior, and adhering to all company safety policies and practices.
Team Leadership & Workforce Management:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate plant personnel, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Schedule work shifts, monitor employee performance, and provide necessary coaching.
- Address employee concerns and maintain a positive work environment.
Inventory & Cost Management:
- Manage raw material inventory, including cement, aggregates, admixtures, and fuel.
- Control operational costs and prepare budgets to improve profitability.
Work with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize material procurement and delivery schedules.
Customer Service & Coordination:
- Work closely with sales teams, dispatch, and customers to meet delivery expectations.
- Address customer inquiries, complaints, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of production data and plant performance.
Relationships, Qualifications and Requirements, & Competencies
Key Relationships
Reports To:
Direct Reports:
- QC Techs, Batchmen, Yard Personnel, Loader Operators, Bulk Truck Drivers
External Clients:
Internal Clients:
- Sales, Dispatch, Senior Management, Fleet Management, Truck Superintendent
Role Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Concrete Industry Management preferred.
Experience and Industry Expertise:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in ready mix production, plant operations or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
Specific Job Requirements:
- Three (3) years' experience managing staff.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively lead, manage, coach, mentor and develop staff.
- Must demonstrate ability to formulate and implement new or improved processes, procedures or tactics.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
- Must demonstrate the ability to originate and drive operation initiatives, changes and enhancements.
- Must develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally with diverse groups of people.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to speak, write and understand English at a proficient and understandable level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of concrete mix designs, batching processes, and quality control principles.
- Must demonstrate the ability work well under pressure, remaining composed and professional. Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and time management practices.
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must have advanced knowledge of computer software programs including Word, Excel and Outlook; familiar with department specific programs such as Oracle, JD Edwards and JWS.
- Must possess a valid Driver License and must maintain an acceptable driving record when driving is a job requirement.
Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment
Equipment Used:
- General office equipment, telephone, automobile, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection) when visiting plants.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working on the computer or attending meetings. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, steep slopes, and exposure to extreme temperature and/or humidity. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. May require climbing of stairs.
- Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Demands of meeting tight deadlines. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time.
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Teichert, Inc.
Mar 08, 2025