Ready Mix Operations Manager

Job SummaryThe Operations Manager is responsible for the overall operation of various ready-mix plants. Along with profit and loss responsibility, main duties will include production oversight, operational improvements, and employee leadership with strong emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. This position works closely with other departments in the region/division, i.e., Sales, Finance, Environmental, Safety, Quality Control and Human Resources.BenefitsAt 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, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.CompensationResponsibilitiesOversees all ready-mix operations, including plant and equipment maintenanceManages all ready-mix personnel, including Plant Managers, RM Drivers, Cement Train Drivers, Plant personnel, Mail Runner and Operations Support SpecialistSafety and development of all personnel, including training, certifications, wage reviews, staffing and performance evaluationsResponsible for controlling labor costs and maintaining appropriate staff levels within assigned areaProfit and Loss responsibility: establishing and achieving production targets and operating resultsEnsuring all materials meet quality control requirements and ability to maintain production levels including cement, aggregates, and admixturesProductivity reporting and analysis revolving budgets, cost reduction, and Capex ProjectsEnvironmental, OSHA, MSHA, DOT and other regulatory complianceOperations and capital equipment budgetingProvide leadership to department managers regarding short and long-term goal-setting and executionClose collaboration with peers in areas of goal-setting, sales, customer service, and staff developmentDirect, coach, and develop employees to ensure company policy complianceOversee the process for new or temporary ready-mix establishmentsEducationBS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining or Civil Engineering or equivalent in experienceAny relevant operations management certifications, i.e. industry-specific management trainingRequirements/QualificationsMinimum 5 years’ experience running a large ready-mix operation, including ancillary functions such as central dispatch, shop maintenance, yard production and product deliveryExperience managing a large fleet of ready-mix trucks and plant equipment dispersed across a broad geographyExperience operating in both a Union and Non-Union environment, especially teamster and operatorsExperience with OSHA regulations and requirementsKnowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirementsExperience managing a large group of employees across a broad geography, in separate locationsExperience developing training programs for drivers including driving technique, truck maintenance, product delivery, ticketing, payments and customer servicePersonnel management experience, i.e., hiring and selection, performance reviews, wage issues, discipline, and legal compliance requirementsWork experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systemKnowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office software packagesStrong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skillsStrong oral and written communications skillsCustomer service orientationPreferred:Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization preferredMember of relevant professional organizationsConditions of EmploymentSuccessful 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.  

Created: 2025-08-27