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Sunrock Industries is seeking an experienced Supervisor of Concrete Plant Operations to support our Raleigh, NC market. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, production, maintenance, safety, quality control, and personnel management of a ready-mix concrete facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with experience in ready-mix concrete production, plant maintenance coordination, dispatch collaboration, team leadership, and regulatory compliance.

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Concrete Plant Operations manages the day-to-day operations of a ready-mix concrete plant and its respective staff. This role is responsible for maximizing plant productivity, maintaining quality standards, ensuring environmental and safety compliance, coordinating maintenance activities, and leading Concrete Delivery Professionals and plant personnel. Candidates must be available to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and peak-season demands. The successful candidate must be capable of resolving scheduled and unscheduled operational and maintenance issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Production Management

• Ensure maximum plant productivity and operational efficiency on a daily basis.
• Work closely with dispatch operations to optimize truck utilization, staffing, and delivery schedules.
• Operate and become proficient in Alkon Spectrum Batching and Command Alkon Integra Dispatch systems along with other operational software platforms.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of plant equipment, facilities, and jobsite operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule preventive maintenance and plant repairs including plumbing, welding, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve scheduled and unscheduled maintenance issues.
• Monitor environmental compliance standards and report, correct, and recommend improvements where needed.
• Coordinate truck repairs and maintenance with fleet and equipment shop personnel.
• Maintain compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations through oversight of driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
• Inspect raw materials and finished concrete product quality including slump, air content, and mix consistency.
• Assist with quality control investigations and product performance reviews.
• Coordinate with quality control personnel to ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Participate in budgeting, cost control initiatives, operational improvements, and efficiency planning.
• Prepare operational, maintenance, production, and personnel reports for management.
• Collect and analyze operational data to support business decisions and reporting requirements.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Concrete Delivery Professionals and plant personnel at assigned location.
• Ensure accurate inventory and supply levels of aggregates, cement, fly ash, admixtures, fibers, dyes, and other raw materials.
• Conduct regular physical measurements of silos, aggregate stockpiles, tanks, and value-added products.
• Mentor, train, and develop new Concrete Delivery Professionals with a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, customer service, and efficiency.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Complete professional performance reviews, counseling documentation, and business communications in a timely manner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with dispatch, quality control, maintenance, fleet, and operations teams.
• Assist with development of annual plant maintenance and operational plans.
• Maintain required certifications and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of supervisory or operations leadership experience in ready-mix concrete, construction materials, manufacturing, aggregate production, or industrial operations required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and industry experience may be considered.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Experience managing production teams, schedules, and operational performance metrics strongly preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current North Carolina Driver’s License required.
• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • NCDOT Field Technician Certification
  • NCDOT Batch Technician Certification
  • NC Weighmaster License

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ready-mix concrete operations and batching systems.
• Experience with Command Alkon or similar dispatch and batching software.
• Understanding of DOT compliance, FMCSA regulations, and plant safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outdoor industrial environment.
• Proficient with operational reporting, inspections, and maintenance planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions under pressure.

Work Environment

This position operates in an active ready-mix concrete production environment and requires both office and field responsibilities. Exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, changing weather conditions, and extended work hours should be expected. Early starts, late evenings, and seasonal overtime are common during peak construction periods.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Monthly Bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• Industry-leading safety culture
• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, life insurance, disability insurance, legal, identity insurance and employee support programs

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at HRteam@thesunrockgroup.com for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.