Job ID:  523066

 

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

 

Lead Operations, Build Excellence, and Drive Safety

 

Position Overview

Join our team as a Ready Mix Batch Plant Manager and take the lead in producing high-quality ready-mix concrete that meets and exceeds customer expectations. You’ll oversee plant operations, ensure strict compliance with safety standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about operational excellence, safety, and team leadership, this is your opportunity to shine.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safe work environment and ensure full compliance with all safety programs.
• Lead daily T5 toolbox safety talks and reinforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Plan and schedule plant production hours to maximize efficiency and meet customer demands.
• Provide clear direction and motivation to the plant crew, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with dispatch, sales, and customers to deliver orders on time and to specification.
• Maintain consistent communication with supervisors to address operational challenges and support business goals.
• Perform batching operations, ensuring accurate mix designs and precise metering of materials, water, and admixtures.
• Partner with Quality Control to guarantee product specifications and performance.
• Operate plant and mobile equipment as necessary to maintain seamless operations.
• Manage raw material deliveries, inventories, and ensure optimal supply levels.
• Oversee and actively participate in cleaning and maintenance of all plant equipment and site areas.
• Process payments, complete daily paperwork, and respond promptly to emails and reports.
• Support the safety department in accident investigations and uphold environmental compliance.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
• This position is designated as “Safety Sensitive.”

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further education or training preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record required; CDL Class A or B preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in concrete production or a related construction field.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Work Requirements

• Pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, OSHA, and MSHA regulations.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and assist supervisors/managers with additional duties as required.
• Flexibility to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel and work away from home when necessary.

 

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with customers and internal teams.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow detailed instructions.
• Competence in map reading and performing relevant mathematical calculations.
• Computer literacy for batching, billing, and communication systems.

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and equipment regularly.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as part of routine operations.
• Bend, push, pull (up to 70 lbs.), reach, kneel, stoop, and twist using tools as required.

 

Work Environment

• Adaptability to all weather conditions and exposure to noise, fumes, gases, dust, and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain safety by wearing required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, vests, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.

 

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. The above statements outline the core expectations for this role, but we recognize that flexibility and accommodation are essential. If you are a motivated leader with a drive for operational excellence and safety, apply today to join our growing team!

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

 CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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