Plant Manager - Ready Mix Concrete - Duininck Concrete

Duininck Concrete is a family-owned business headquartered in Willmar, MN. We perform commercial, residential, agricultural, and public projects. Offering a one stop shop to customers for quality aggregates, ready mix, and construction supply products through our plants across central and southwest MN. Part of the Duininck Family of Companies with an over 90-year reputation in several industries.

We’re seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead the local staff along with daily management of the plant operations. This person will help maximize daily production through the management and coordination of plant operations including: production, logistics and maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labor, safety, environmental and company policies and regulations. This person plays an integral part in the plant operations, special projects and has responsibility for developing and maintaining a motivated staff and for developing and achieving budgetary and production targets.

Responsible for:

• Achieve the overall organizational and financial objectives by assuming responsibilities for controlling budgets, targets and objectives (KPIs), providing regular reports on progress to the Area Manager and highlighting variances.
• Effectively manage labor requirements/staffing, production planning, inventory management, instrumentation calibration and plant modifications.
• Oversee maintenance schedules for plant equipment, assist in troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and conducting repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Provide a customer-focused approach throughout the company, building and maintaining the contacts necessary for the future development of the business, proactively promoting the company.
• Conducting regular testing of aggregates and other properties. Addressing any quality issues promptly and correcting them.
• Operate heavy equipment (loader) as needed in order to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Lead and manage team of plant employees to include: hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards as well as health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Willing to assist in other areas as needed.

Skills we look for:

• Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and identify problems by finding the root cause and creating solutions that align with business objectives.
• Understand management principles, including finance, health and safety, quality, and human resources. Capacity to manage change.
• Customer-focused approach across internal and externals stakeholders

Requirements we look for:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years management experience, preferably in construction management or manufacturing environment
• Class A CDL preferred (or willing to obtain)
• MN DOT Certification
• Mechanical aptitude to ensure equipment is maintained, supported and available for use.
• Ability to use math skills for calculating discounts, percentages, etc along with basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to read and understand documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, stoop, crouch, crawl, stretch, sit, reach, and grasp.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Extended work hours.

• Work indoors and occasionally in outdoor weather conditions.

This year round position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $80,000 - $105,000 per year, based on experience and background
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short Term Disability
• 401K with company match, and more!

Not sure if you meet the requirements? We encourage you to apply and learn more!