Ready-Mix Concrete Plant Manager

WAGNER BUILDING & SUPPLY CO. INC.

Construction & Building Trades

Ready-Mix Concrete Plant Manager

WAGNER BULDING & SUPPLY CO. INC. is a private company.  For over 60 years we have been providing high quality products and services to our customers.  This philosophy has helped us to grow and provide our customers with a variety of services, from general contracting, building materials, hardware, concrete, plumbing and much more.  We strive to help our many customers in the Wagner area, across the state and into Nebraska.

A Ready-Mix Concrete Plant Manager oversees the daily operations of a ready-mix concrete batching plant. This includes managing production schedules, maintaining equipment, supervising staff, ensuring safety, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with customer billing.

·       Plant operations and production

·       Manage the batching and mixing of concrete according to specified mix designs and quality standard

·       Monitor raw material inventories (cement, aggregates, admixtures, water) and reorder as needed

·       Oversee plant start-up and shutdown procedures

·       Supervise and schedule plant employees including batch operators, loader operators, and yard personnel

·       Hire, train, and evaluate staff performance

·       Ensure adherence to safety protocols and promote a positive work environment

·       Schedule and oversee maintenance and repair of plant equipment (batching systems, conveyors, silos, etc.)

·       Maintain a preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime

·       Coordinate with mechanics or service contractors as needed

·       Customer service and dispatch coordination: Work closely with dispatch to coordinate timely delivery of concrete to job sites

·       Resolve customer concerns or complaints related to quality, delivery, or scheduling

·       Ensure proper documentation and communication of mix orders and delivery tickets

·       Safety and environmental compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies

·       Maintain safety records and conduct regular safety meetings and inspections

·       Quality control: Collaborate with quality control personnel to ensure concrete meets specifications

·       Monitor and adjust mix designs based on material properties, weather, and customer needs

·       Conduct or oversee slump tests, air content, and temperature checks

·       Administrative and reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports (production, maintenance, staffing, etc.)

·       Monitor budgets and cost control for plant operations

·       Customer billing assistance: Assist the accounting or administrative team with monthly billing

·       Review delivery tickets and verify quantities for accuracy

·       Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries or discrepancies

Requirements include ability to demonstrate:

·       Professionalism and ethical conduct with strong communication skills

·       Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to work in a team and independently

·       Organization skills; prioritizing and multi-tasking skills

·       Willingness to put forth the effort needed to meet compliance requirements, project timeframes, and supervisor expectations.