Plant Operator
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Description
Plant Operator/Supervisor
Position Overview
The Plant Operator / Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the batch plant while providing leadership and oversight of daily plant activities. This role ensures the production of high-quality concrete products, manages plant personnel, inventory, and dispatch functions, and maintains compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot batching equipment to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Supervise daily plant activities and coordinate workflow to meet production and customer service goals.
- Lead and support plant employees, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Produce concrete products that meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Conduct routine plant inspections and oversee preventive maintenance and housekeeping activities.
- Manage raw material inventories and coordinate material deliveries to maintain production requirements.
- Assist with dispatch operations and delivery scheduling to ensure efficient customer service.
- Monitor production efficiency and implement improvements to optimize plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
- Complete and review daily production reports, inventory records, administrative paperwork, and operational documentation.
- Investigate and address operational issues, equipment concerns, and customer service challenges as needed.
- Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in concrete production, aggregate operations, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry preferred.
- Previous supervisory, lead, or management experience preferred.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and plant operating systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to supervise multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as business needs require.
- Strong problem-solving, customer service, and team-building abilities.
- Reliable attendance and dependable work ethic.