Director of Concrete Operations
Team BIR is growing by adding a concrete division in the Knoxville, TN area. We are searching for a Director of Concrete Operations to lead BIR Concrete LLC.
The right person will be starting up, managing, and growing BIR Concrete’s division. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced and possessing a deep knowledge and understanding of all aspects of making and distributing concrete. As a start-up company, this is a very hands-on position, with great future opportunity for growth.
This role manages the physical production of concrete, in managing mobile batch plant, quality control, inventory control, mixer trucks, cement trailers, and a Gomaco Extreme III slip form paver.
Key Task:
- The Director of Concrete must follow company policies, procedures, and management instructions.
- Safely batch concrete and load trucks according to their order specifications, ensuring the highest level of quality while striving for peak efficiencies.
- Design new batch recipes to maximize cost effectiveness while maintaining quality.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance when reporting to work and throughout the day.
- Consistently promote safety, professionalism, and efficiency.
- Bid/Estimate concrete projects for both ready-mix and concrete paving.
- Ensure all safety and environmental policies and regulations are followed.
- Oversee all Mixer Drivers and Plant Site Representatives; train, develop, and motivate employees towards accomplishing company goals and objectives.
- Oversee collection of concrete testing sampling and deliver to concrete testing lab
- Coordinate Mixer Truck Driver schedules with dispatch
- Oversee and manage a concrete slipform paver and crew.
- Perform routine plant and mixer maintenance, inspections, and assist the Fleet Servies manager in repairs
- Oversee ordering of aggregates/cement/chemicals.
- Maintain a clean and orderly plant, batch office, yard, and fleet.
- Manage all returned concrete in agreement with management; this includes reselling concrete, making blocks, and dumping concrete in approved locations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested, including but not limited to sweeping, shoveling, and assisting other departments.
- Customer focused mindset and ability to effectively manage customer concerns.
- Strong business mindset to grow BIR Concrete
- Willingness to be a team player and support other BIR companies as needed.
Requirements:
- Must successfully pass all random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return to duty drug and alcohol testing.
- Possess ACI Level I Field Testing Certification or have the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
- Deep knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching, technology, methods, equipment, and safety.
- Confrontable working with computers and Microsoft office.
- At least 5 years operating a batch plant
- Be able lift 50 lbs
- Be able to stand on your feet 8 hours a day
- Be able to work extended hours depending on company need
- Be able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must live within 30 miles of Knoxville, TN.
Preferred:
- 2 Year technical degree +
- Certified NRMC Plant Manager
- Experience working with a slip form paver
- At least 2 years driving a concrete mixer
- Class A - CDL license
- Certified NRMC Plant Manager or the ability to obtain in 6 months
- OSHA Certified
