The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, performance and profitability of the assigned Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant(s), ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations while meeting production, quality, customer service and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Operations Management
- Manage daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, delivery and profitability targets.
- Ensure optimum plant availability, capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
- Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules, fleet requirements and resource allocation.
Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance
- Lead the implementation of HSE programmes and promote a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, ISO standards and Group compliance guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate operational and HSE risks achieving continual improvement and zero-harm objectives.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Ensure sufficient availability of raw materials and spare parts to support continuous operations.
- Monitor inventory and stock controls, including monthly stock reconciliation and variance reporting.
- Manage plant operating costs within approved budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Customer & Supplier Management
- Ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time and to agreed specifications.
- Address customer complaints and operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
People Leadership
- Lead, develop and manage plant employees to achieve operational goals.
- Conduct performance management, coaching and training to build team capability.
- Ensure effective induction and ongoing competency development for employees, drivers and contractors.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and report plant performance against operational, financial and HSE targets.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, safety and cost efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Materials Science, Mineral Resources Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in ready-mix concrete, construction materials, manufacturing or related industries is preferred.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, or any other legally protected status.
