Assistant Ready-Mix Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Ready-Mix Plant Manager is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager with the overall supervision of one or more ready-mix plants or departments. Will assist the Plant Manager with production oversight, operational improvements, and employee leadership with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. This position works closely with the Plant Manager and other departments, i.e., Sales, Finance, Environmental, Safety, and Human Resources.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing ready-mix plant operation activities
• Compliance and enforcement of governmental rules and regulations, company policies and procedures
• Coordinate, consult, & maintain the continuity of plant operations along with the Plant Manager, Quality Control, and Maintenance
• Assistance with providing safety training and development of all personnel, including training, certifications, staffing, and performance evaluations
• Facilitate the enforcement of all safety and environmental programs and policies
• Environmental, OSHA, MSHA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and other regulatory compliance
• Assist with Capital Equipment budgeting, as necessary
• Support the overseeing of plant and equipment maintenance
• Collaborate and assist Plant Manager in areas of goal setting, sales, customer service, and staff development
• Aid with directing, coaching, and developing employees ensuring compliance with company policies
• Assist with annual budgeting for locations
• Assistance in tracking and the creation of productivity reports; perform analytics as required
• Lead projects, as necessary/required by the Plant Manager 

Education

• Field work experience and/or college education at any level
• Relevant operations certifications, i.e., industry-specific training a plus

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience running a ready-mix operation, including ancillary functions such as yard production and product delivery
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements
• Experience managing groups of employees in one or more locations
• Experience implementing training programs for drivers including driving technique, truck maintenance, product delivery, ticketing, payments, and customer service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills aptitude
• Customer service orientation

Preferred:

• Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization preferred
• Experience with SAP

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

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