Assistant Operations Manager

The Assistant Operations Manager for Manatt’s Ready Mix division supports the Operations Manager by executing delegated operational, safety, compliance, and employee-related responsibilities. This role helps ensure consistent processes, accurate reporting, and follow-through on initiatives that improve safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Assistant Operations Manager works closely with Plant Managers, Maintenance Leads, and Shop Leads through a dotted-line relationship, assisting as needed with coaching, discipline, and operational support, but without direct supervisory responsibility.

The requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill position expectations. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as needed to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Additional or other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Operations Manager in reinforcing Manatt’s mission, vision, and values.
• Assist with communication of initiatives, updates, and process changes to Plant Managers and their teams.
• Participate in onboarding, training, and development activities as delegated.
• Partner with the Operations Manager to ensure accountability across teams.

• Assist the Operations Manager and Safety Team with safety audits, tracking corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Support training efforts and reinforce safe practices during plant visits.
• Help investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are completed.

• Carry out delegated tasks related to production, scheduling, equipment, and plant performance tracking.
• Follow up on preventative maintenance schedules with Maintenance Leads.
• Support process improvement, system rollouts, and operational standardization projects.
• Track and report operational KPIs, cost data, and resource utilization.

• Assist in documenting and following up on customer or product quality issues.
• Support quality control teams in coordinating responses to plant or delivery concerns.
• Support rollout, training, and monitoring of technology systems (e.g., Command Batch, Camera Systems, Concrete Go, Geotab, iStrada).
• Provide troubleshooting support and track adoption across locations.

• Conduct employee discipline conversations, performance discussions, and follow-up coaching as delegated by the Operations Manager.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and documentation process in partnership with the Operations Manager.
• Maintain accountability through dotted-line support relationships with Plant Managers and Leads.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries for review by the Operations Manager and General Manager.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, site visits, and follow-up activities.
• Help organize documentation for performance reviews and development planning.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in ready mix, asphalt, or construction is required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered.

• Deep understanding of and commitment to jobsite, plant, and transportation safety standards and practices.
• Strong knowledge of ready-mix operations, logistics, and plant and truck maintenance, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, ability to provide feedback, and lead multiple teams across locations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations, analyze data, prioritize tasks and make sound decisions under pressure.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Brooklyn, Iowa, Manatt’s is a leader in Iowa's heavy highway construction and materials industry. We specialize in asphalt, concrete, and chipseal coating, with additional expertise in recycle crushing, stabilization, milling, grinding, subdrain installation, and more.

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