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Plant Manager

Gds Llc
Saint Joseph, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Position Overview
The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable day-to-day operation of the Ambrozi Blend Concrete ready-mix plant. This role leads the plant team and coordinates production, quality, equipment maintenance, inventory, and deliveries so customers receive the right concrete, to specification, on time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily plant operations, including batching, production scheduling, and truck loading, to meet customer orders and delivery times.
  • Supervise and schedule plant staff, loader operators, groundskeepers, and drivers, including training, coaching, performance feedback, and discipline in coordination with Human Resources.
  • Lead the plant safety program: hold regular safety meetings, require PPE, perform inspections, report and document incidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
  • Make sure concrete meets mix design and customer specifications by checking orders, monitoring batch weights, slump, and material accuracy, and working with the Quality Control Inspector to resolve quality issues.
  •  Inspect incoming cement, aggregates, and admixtures to confirm they meet company and customer standards.
  • Manage inventory of raw materials, fuel, and parts; place orders as needed; complete month-end inventory counts and report discrepancies.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of the batch plant, mixer trucks, loaders, and yard equipment, coordinating with maintenance staff and vendors to minimize downtime.
  • Coordinate daily with dispatch, sales, and drivers to balance orders, trucks, and crews.
  • Review daily driver vehicle inspection reports and keep the fleet clean, safe, and DOT compliant.
  • Respond to customer and neighbor concerns, escalating issues to management as needed.
  • Ensure environmental compliance, including washout, runoff, dust control, and handling of returned concrete.
  • Manage plant operating costs within budget and track key measures such as production, waste, overtime, and equipment downtime.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production, inventory, and safety reports, and keep delivery tickets and plant records accurate.
  • Operate the loader, batch plant, or other equipment to cover absences or peak demand.
  • Other duties as assigned. This job description reflects the general nature of the position but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Qualifications
  • Experience in ready-mix concrete production, plant operations, or equipment and fleet management; 5 years and prior supervisory experience preferred.
  • Batch plant operator certification preferred, or willingness to obtain it. 
  • Working knowledge of concrete mix designs, batching, and quality control and quality assurance.
  • Mechanical knowledge of plant equipment, production processes, and preventive maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and environmental requirements for concrete plants.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a team and control costs.
  • Comfortable with computers, batching and ticketing systems, and basic reporting.
  • CDL (Commercial Driver's License) preferred. (not required) 
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, extended hours, and weekends.
Physical Work Requirements
  • Stand, walk, bend, and climb ladders, stairs, and elevated plant structures regularly.
  • Lift/carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
  • Work outdoors year-round in heat, cold, dust, and wet conditions.
  • Use required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, gloves).
  • Operate plant controls and equipment, including a loader when needed.
  • Work outdoors year-round in heat, cold, dust, and wet conditions.
  • Use required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, gloves).
  • Operate plant controls and equipment, including a loader when needed.


Salary : $80,000 - $85,000

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