Job Description:

 

 

Job ID:  288799

 Siouxland Concrete Company, A CRH Company, is based in South Sioux City, Neb., and delivers ready mix concrete and related construction materials throughout the Siouxland region.

 

Position Overview

The Area Manager is responsible for the personnel and daily operations of multiple ready-mix concrete production plants including but not limited to safety, hiring, training, coaching and discipline of employees, production efficiencies, quality control, inventory and adhering to environmental and local rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Promotes safe operating practices through employee engagement to identify, report and correct safety concerns.


• Coordinates with other facilities to establish production schedules and efficient use of personnel to meet customer demands and optimize production capabilities.


• Utilize KPIs to evaluate performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.


• Communicates with Operations Manager and department staff on issues affecting personnel, safety, maintenance, production efficiency, product quality, current and upcoming projects and competition.


• Works with Operations Manager, HR, Plant Managers and/or Safety Department to interview, hire, train, coach, engage, evaluate and when necessary discipline employees.

• Reviews daily inventory levels with production facilities and Customer Service Center.


• Responsible for ensuring plants maintain State and DOT certifications, environmental inspection and reporting, fuel reports, pre/post trip reports as well as any other documentation required by Federal, State and Local regulations.

• Responds to employee and customer related issues and project delivery challenges.


• Maintains a working knowledge of batch, dispatch, truck tracking, truck mounted camera systems, plant and mobile production equipment as well as preventative and proactive maintenance schedules.


• Ensures cash payments from customers are accounted for and deposited. Reports any misappropriation of cash or inventory to Operations Manager and Accounting department.


• Understands HOS requirements and ensures all personnel under your supervision work within these requirements.


• Participates in weekly plant safety meetings and weekly management team meetings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience in the operation of ready mixed concrete facilities or other directly related industry experience preferred.


• Experience using TrackIt, SmartDrive and Command software preferred.


• ACI and IDOT certification as directed or the ability to obtain within a reasonable time.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.


• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check will be required.


• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to train, motive and lead employees.


• Basic knowledge of labor and employment laws.

• Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach; work well in a team. 

• Ability to summarize data from different sources into a concise format that can be easily expanded and communicated to support initiatives.


• Ability to facilitate change management and influence positive responses.


• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to communicate with others by email, telephone and in person.


• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.


• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to frequently walk and sit as well as occasionally required to stand and reach.


• Ability to occasionally climb stairs, ladders, inclined walkways and access elevated platforms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! 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 career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Siouxland Concrete Company, A CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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