READY MIX OPERATIONS MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for ready-mix production, fleet operations, and plant performance across assigned Northern California locations.
• Ensure all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, plant capacity, dispatch activities, and delivery performance to meet customer expectations.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to align production resources with market demand and project requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall operational performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, corrective action plans, safety meetings, and ongoing safety training programs.
• Conduct regular site visits and operational audits to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Plant & Fleet Management

• Oversee plant maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Cookordinate with fleet maintenance teams to ensure trucks and mobile equipment remain safe, compliant, and operational.
• Monitor inventory levels of cement, aggregate, admixtures, fuel, and other critical materials.
• Ensure plants, yards, equipment, and fleet assets are maintained in a professional and organized manner.

Team Development

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and manage plant managers, supervisors, drivers, dispatch personnel, and production employees.
• Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive, accountable work environment focused on teamwork, communication, and employee growth.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee retention efforts.

Quality Control

• Partner with quality control personnel to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Monitor production processes and batching accuracy.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions when quality concerns arise.
• Drive consistency across all operational locations.

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage operational budgets and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, production, quality, maintenance, and profitability.
• Review labor, material, maintenance, and transportation costs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Support business growth initiatives and capital improvement projects.

Customer Relations

• Maintain strong working relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Address operational issues promptly and professionally.
• Support customer satisfaction efforts through reliable service, quality products, and responsive communication.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Travel regularly to plant locations throughout Northern California.
• Provide operational support during peak production periods, emergencies, or other business-critical situations.