Purpose: 

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for opening the plant and managing the day-to-day plant operations in order to ensure smooth, consistent, and quality plant operations, and to provide leadership and oversight to plant personnel in the absence of the Plant Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all job functions in accordance with company safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
• Safely batch concrete and load trucks according to order specification, ensuring the highest level of quality while maintaining high efficiency.
• Perform quality checks on sand moisture, slumps, and temperatures according to schedule.
• Actively motivate and coach drivers and other plant staff.
• Maintain a clean and orderly plant and clean fleet.
• Communicate with Shop to report issues with plant trucks / heavy equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Work with Plant Maintenance department to perform routine plant maintenance; communicate and coordinate plant repairs, and to report and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain Fuel Reports.
• Supervise Yard personnel to ensure that daily duties are completed accurately and keep the plant orderly and neat.
• Ensure all production personnel are acting within current company policies and procedures; and communicating with Plant Manager to address employee relations concerns when necessary.
• Convey all pertinent information to the Plant Manager regarding equipment and personnel at the end of each shift.
• Perform daily truck check in with other plant personnel; report reading and/or inefficiencies to Shop or On-Call Technician
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess ACI Level I Certification or have the ability to obtain ACI Level I Certification within six months of employment.
• Possess applicable DOT Batching Certifications or have the ability to obtain DOT Batching Certifications within six months of      employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching technology, equipment, methods, and safety is required.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to include motivating, developing, and inspiring others. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, lift, stretch, push, pull, twist, kneel, stand, walk, sit, reach occasionally. 
• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard daily for extended periods.
• Ability to work outside as needed, with possible exposure to the extremes of hot or cold weather.

Knight’s Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.