Plant Manager - Ready Mixed Concrete

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

Qualifications:

• A 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.

Benefits:

• 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

Contact Information:

We are 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

To explore all openings, visit our careers page: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer