What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Gds Llc?
Benefits:
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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