Assistant Plant Manager - Kennesaw

Join Thomas Concrete and be a part of a team dedicated to innovation, quality, and sustainability. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally and help build a better future. Come and make an impact with us! SUMMARY The successful candidate for this position will have a positive, professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to work independently. The nature of the work will require that the candidate demonstrate initiative and responsibility and be flexible/adaptive to a fast-paced and fluid business environment. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the overall operations of the plant to include: batching concrete to meet production quotas; quality control; scheduling of personnel, equipment and raw materials; equipment trouble shooting; scheduling and assisting with plant preventative maintenance; assisting with repairs; inventory control; personnel management and environmental compliance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains the highest standard of quality and safety in all areas of production from manufacturing to shipment Performs the concrete batching operation Assists with the efficient plant operations related to production and scheduling, including daily plant paperwork Assists with the schedule and performance of production maintenance Assists the plant manager in maintaining proper stock inventories (raw materials, machinery/vehicle parts, etc.) Assists in performing required plant environmental inspections and documenting properly Performs air checks and moisture checks Makes COD deposits at bank nightly Assists in maintaining a clean working area Must be able to open, close, and work Saturdays alone Must be able to run front end loader and pump tankers, when needed Required to work a schedule that varies from week to week; long hours during peak season; and weekends Required to work at more than one location QUALIFICATIONSTwo years related experience and/or training A working knowledge of the programming functions of all current plant systems An understanding of all aspects of concrete production and the types of products produced An understanding of QC/QA for the ready-mix concrete industry Must possess a DOT batch card or the ability to obtain one A working mechanical knowledge of all plant related equipment Knowledge of production equipment, production processes and maintenance programs A commitment to team concepts, a sense of ownership and urgency Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with all managers, employees, vendors and customers Excellent problem-solving skills Working computer skills

Created: 2026-03-04