Ready Mix Operations Manager CalPortland - 3.5 Escondido, CA Job Details $140,000 - $185,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Commercial driving instruction Staff supervision Team member evaluation Microsoft Excel Road transportation operations Construction regulatory compliance Construction safety management Customer service Program development Health regulations in construction safety Ready-mix concrete production Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Senior driver instruction Private fleet operations Fleet compliance management Dispatching Hiring DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Implementation of OSHA safety standards Recruiting Developing new training programs Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Equipment maintenance Fleet safety management Maintenance management Productivity software Business operations Building materials production team management Staffing management Full Job Description Job Summary The 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. Benefits At 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. Compensation $140k-$185k DOE Responsibilities Oversees all ready-mix operations, including plant and equipment maintenance Manages all ready-mix personnel, including Plant Managers, RM Drivers, Cement Train Drivers, Plant personnel, Mail Runner and Operations Support Specialist Safety and development of all personnel, including training, certifications, wage reviews, staffing and performance evaluations Responsible for controlling labor costs and maintaining appropriate staff levels within assigned area Profit and Loss responsibility: establishing and achieving production targets and operating results Ensuring all materials meet quality control requirements and ability to maintain production levels including cement, aggregates, and admixtures Productivity reporting and analysis revolving budgets, cost reduction, and Capex Projects Environmental, OSHA, MSHA, DOT and other regulatory compliance Operations and capital equipment budgeting Provide leadership to department managers regarding short and long-term goal-setting and execution Close collaboration with peers in areas of goal-setting, sales, customer service, and staff development Direct, coach, and develop employees to ensure company policy compliance Oversee the process for new or temporary ready-mix establishments Education BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining or Civil Engineering or equivalent in experience Any relevant operations management certifications, i.e. industry-specific management training Requirements/Qualifications Minimum 5 years' experience running a large ready-mix operation, including ancillary functions such as central dispatch, shop maintenance, yard production and product delivery Experience managing a large fleet of ready-mix trucks and plant equipment dispersed across a broad geography Experience operating in both a Union and Non-Union environment, especially teamster and operators Experience with OSHA regulations and requirements Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements Experience managing a large group of employees across a broad geography, in separate locations Experience developing training programs for drivers including driving technique, truck maintenance, product delivery, ticketing, payments and customer service Personnel management experience, i.e., hiring and selection, performance reviews, wage issues, discipline, and legal compliance requirements Work experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system Knowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office software packages Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communications skills Customer service orientation

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Experience in a vertically integrated construction materials organization preferred Member of relevant professional organizations Conditions of Employment Successful 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.