Plant Manager - Tampa​/St. Petersburg

Overview

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 Bonita Springs, 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 a high-performing ready-mix operation and shape the success of our concrete production and delivery teams. This role is ideal for an experienced plant leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values safety, and knows how to build strong, motivated crews. Your leadership directly drives on-time delivery, plant uptime, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead, coach, and support drivers, dispatch, and plant personnel.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, productivity, and customer service.
• Oversee daily workforce planning, performance, attendance, and discipline (in coordination with Regional and Driver Managers).
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, reporting, and compliance with company policies.

• Champion all safety programs and conduct daily Take 5 meetings.
• Perform routine safety inspections and ensure proper equipment maintenance.
• Manage stormwater/spill prevention and support incident investigations.
• Maintain required Greenstar and environmental documentation.

• Oversee batching operations to meet mix design and job specifications.
• Coordinate raw material orders and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Schedule repairs and ensure all safety equipment is functional.

• Perform and document daily product testing.
• Maintain stockpiles to IDOT standards and ensure moisture probe calibration.
• Communicate proactively with Quality Control on mix variations.
• Maintain daily logs and operational records.

• Partner with Customer Service and Sales to ensure exceptional service.
• Uphold KPI tracking, housekeeping standards, and professional communication.
• Represent the company professionally when addressing customer needs or concerns.

• 3+ years of Ready Mix Concrete experience (required).
• Strong leadership and communication skills; experience supervising union employees is a plus.
• Solid understanding of local geography, company products, and industry standards.
• Ability to problem-solve, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency (batching, billing, communication systems).
• Ability to perform physical tasks as needed (walking, climbing, lifting, etc.).
• Willingness to support other plant locations when needed.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Thank you for your interest!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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