What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager - Ready Mixed Concrete position at Knights Companies Inc?
Description
- Perform all job functions in accordance with company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Perform all job functions in accordance with company environmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Safely batch concrete and load trucks according to order specification, ensuring the highest level of quality while maintaining high efficiency.
- Enter material tickets are into back office. Prepare daily packets to include batch tickets, material tickets, daily truck sheets, and any other relevant receipts for delivery to main office.
- Perform quality checks on sand moisture, slumps, and temperatures according to schedule.
- Schedule drivers for the next day with times provided by Dispatch.
- Actively motivate and coach drivers and other plant staff.
- Maintain a clean and orderly plant and clean fleet.
- 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 Shop to coordinate planned services on plant trucks and heavy equipment.
- Work with Plant Maintenance department to perform routine plant maintenance; communicate and coordinate plant repairs, and to report and troubleshoot issues.
- Monitor fuel levels daily and reorder as necessary.
- Record fuel on sheet from drivers and enter into computer.
- Supervise Yard personnel to ensure that daily duties are completed accurately and keep the plant orderly and neat.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess ACI Level I Certification or have the ability to obtain ACI Level I Certification within six months of employment.
- Possess SCDOT Concrete Technician Batching Certification or have the ability to obtain SCDOT Concrete Technician Batching Certification within six months of employment.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching technology, equipment, methods, and safety is required.
- Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends 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 handle multiple priorities and projects.
- Eagerness to achieve and maintain a level of excellence in customer service.
- Good aptitude for logistics, planning and scheduling.
- Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to safely lift a minimum of 75 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 climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders.
- Ability to work primarily outside, with possible exposure to the extremes of hot or cold weather.
Knight’s Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
