Ready Mix Operations Manager

Dawn Recruiting Agency is seeking an experienced Ready Mix Operations Manager on behalf of a leading construction and materials organization to oversee concrete production and delivery operations supporting major infrastructure projects in Kitimat, British Columbia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day ready-mix operations, including plant production, dispatch, fleet coordination, logistics, quality control, maintenance, safety, and workforce planning. This role requires strong technical knowledge of ready-mix concrete, proven leadership abilities, and the capacity to coordinate multiple projects and customer requirements in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ready-mix concrete production, dispatch, transportation, and delivery operations.
• Coordinate plant operations, mixer truck fleets, drivers, materials, maintenance, and staffing to meet project schedules.
• Plan and manage concrete pour schedules across multiple contracts and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure concrete production meets approved mix designs, customer specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with quality control teams to maintain product consistency and resolve production issues.
• Monitor production capacity, material inventory, equipment availability, and supply-chain requirements.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and operational downtime to minimize service disruptions.
• Lead and supervise plant operators, dispatchers, drivers, supervisors, and other operational personnel.
• Implement health, safety, and environmental policies and promote a strong workplace safety culture.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, contractors, project managers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Monitor operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements in productivity, service delivery, and cost control.
• Support employee recruitment, training, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Maintain accurate operational records and communicate scheduling changes, delays, and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant industry experience in a supervisory or management position, or an equivalent combination of technical education and industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of ready-mix concrete production, concrete specifications, and construction methods.
• Experience operating and maintaining ready-mix concrete plants, equipment, or related fleet operations.
• Demonstrated experience in production planning, dispatch, logistics coordination, and fleet management.
• Knowledge of concrete quality control procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple operational priorities.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and dispatcher software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, make operational decisions, and work independently in a demanding environment.

Preferred Skills

• Ready-mix concrete operations
• Concrete production and quality control
• Production planning and scheduling
• Dispatch and logistics coordination
• Fleet and equipment management
• Health, safety, and environmental management
• Workforce leadership and employee development
• Customer and contractor relationship management
• Cost control and operational performance improvement
• Microsoft Office and dispatch management software