Supervisor Concrete Plant Production
Position Summary
The Supervisor of Concrete Plant Operations manages the day-to-day operations of a ready-mix concrete plant and its respective staff. This role is responsible for maximizing plant productivity, maintaining quality standards, ensuring environmental and safety compliance, coordinating maintenance activities, and leading Concrete Delivery Professionals and plant personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure maximum plant productivity and operational efficiency on a daily basis.
Work closely with dispatch operations to optimize truck utilization, staffing, and delivery schedules.
Operate and become proficient in Alkon Spectrum Batching and Command Alkon Integra Dispatch systems along with other operational software platforms.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of plant equipment, facilities, and jobsite operations.
Plan, coordinate, and schedule preventive maintenance and plant repairs including plumbing, welding, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
Troubleshoot and resolve scheduled and unscheduled maintenance issues.
Maintain compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations through oversight of driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
Inspect raw materials and finished concrete product quality including slump, air content, and mix consistency.
Absorb and analyze operational data to support business decisions and reporting requirements.
Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities
Directly supervise Concrete Delivery Professionals and plant personnel at assigned location.
Ensure accurate inventory and supply levels of aggregates, cement, fly ash, admixtures, fibers, dyes, and other raw materials.
Conduct regular physical measurements of silos, aggregate stockpiles, tanks, and value-added products.
Mentor, train, and develop new Concrete Delivery Professionals with a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, customer service, and efficiency.
Absorb and analyze operational data to support business decisions and reporting requirements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with dispatch, quality control, maintenance, fleet, and operations teams.
Absorb and analyze operational data to support business decisions and reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 1–3 years of supervisory or operations leadership experience in ready-mix concrete, construction materials, manufacturing, aggregate production, or industrial operations required. Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and industry experience may be considered.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience preferred.
Experience managing production teams, schedules, and operational performance metrics strongly preferred.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of ready-mix concrete operations and batching systems.
Experience with Command Alkon or similar dispatch and batching software.
Understanding of DOT compliance, FMCSA regulations, and plant safety standards.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor industrial environment.
Proficient with operational reporting, inspections, and maintenance planning.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions under pressure.