Ready Mix Plant Manager - Palmetto, FL

Job ID: 529621

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry.

With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products.

Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work.

We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Lead Operations.

Build High-Performing Teams.

Deliver Excellence.

Preferred Materials is seeking an experienced and motivated Ready Mix Plant Manager to lead our Palmetto, Florida ready mix operation.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical facility serving Florida's growing construction market while leading a team dedicated to safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.

As the Plant Manager, you will serve as the operational leader of the facility, overseeing plant production, fleet coordination, safety performance, quality control, customer satisfaction, and employee development.

You'll have the support of on-site Assistant Plant Managers while driving day-to-day operations and fostering a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, improving processes, and delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Lead Plant Operations


* Oversee all aspects of ready mix plant operations, batching activities, and daily production.


* Ensure timely, accurate concrete production while meeting mix design specifications and customer requirements.


* Manage inventory levels, raw material ordering, and plant performance.


* Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous operational improvements.


* Maximize plant uptime, efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Develop and Lead a High-Performing Team


* Provide leadership, coaching, training, and support to drivers, yard personnel, and plant staff.


* Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, communication, and operational excellence.


* Conduct performance evaluations, employee development discussions, and workforce planning.


* Promote employee engagement and professional growth.

Champion Safety and Environmental Excellence


* Lead with a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal regulations.


* Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and corrective actions.


* Support accident investigations, environmental compliance efforts, and sustainability initiatives.


* Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient operatio...