COL-2026-061 | Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager

Job Title: Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager Location: Charleston, SC Area Industry: Ready-Mix Concrete / Heavy Building Materials Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000 / year (or $30.00 – $42.00/hr + Overtime potential) + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Position Overview An established ready-mix concrete producer in the Greater Charleston area is seeking an experienced, organized, and hands-on Concrete Batch Plant Operator / Plant Manager to oversee daily manufacturing and batching operations. In this dual-focus role, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, operating automated batching consoles, maintaining rigorous quality control standards, managing material inventory, and directing overall plant safety and operational flow in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Plant Operations & Batching: Safely operate automated batching consoles and systems to produce concrete according to precise mix designs and customer order specifications. Production Planning & Dispatch: Oversee production scheduling and truck turnarounds to meet daily project pouring demands. Cost & Process Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize production efficiency, minimize downtime, and control operational costs. Quality Assurance: Ensure all batches meet rigorous quality control benchmarks and moisture/slump parameters; lead continuous improvement initiatives. Inventory & Supply Management: Manage aggregate, cementitious materials, and chemical admixture levels; coordinate bulk material deliveries with vendors to maintain uninterrupted operations. Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and maintain plant systems, batchers, silos, bins, conveyors, and mechanical equipment. Team Leadership & Safety: Supervise and direct production staff and yard operators while enforcing strict plant safety policies and regulatory standards. Experience & Qualifications Industry Experience: Proven track record in concrete batch plant operations, ready-mix management, or aggregate manufacturing. Production & Supply Chain: Solid understanding of supply chain logistics, inventory management, production planning, and dispatch scheduling. Technical & Mechanical Background: Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting industrial machinery, pneumatic lines, batch systems, and plant equipment. Quality Control: Strong understanding of concrete quality control systems, mix designs, and testing methodologies. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct a crew in a fast-moving industrial yard. Schedule & Physical Demands Shift Flexibility: Ability to work extended shifts (10-to-12-hour shifts), early morning hours, Saturdays, and overtime as weather conditions and construction schedules require. Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk on unpaved or rough terrain, bend, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders up to silos (up to 20 times per day). Lifting Ability: Capability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy tools or materials ranging from 50 to 75 lbs regularly (and up to 100 lbs occasionally). Sensory Requirements: Full color differentiation (for control consoles, admixture indicators, and safety signals) and clear situational awareness in high-noise environments. Environment: Comfortable working in both indoor batch control rooms and outdoor yard environments subject to seasonal heat, cold, dust, and rain. Compensation & Benefits Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 Total ($500 at 90 days, $500 at 6 months, $1,000 at 1 year). Competitive Base Pay: Commensurate with batching, mechanical, and leadership experience. 401(k) Plan with company matching. Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage. Health Savings Account (HSA). Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.