Ready Mix Plant Manager - Bradenton, FL
Preferred Materials, Inc. in · Bradenton, FL
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Preferred Materials, Inc. in (industrial) in Bradenton, FL. Promote a safe and productive work environment.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $104k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 29 production engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 28 other live production postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$130k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 41%
- New product launch 31%
- Lean 28%
- EHS / safety 21%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Position Summary
The Ready Mix Plant Manager oversees daily operations of the Bradenton concrete plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production and delivery. This leadership role includes supervising staff, managing batching operations, maintaining equipment, and driving customer satisfaction. Supported by Assistant Plant Managers, the Plant Manager fosters a culture of teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- ✓1+ years of Ready Mix Concrete experience required
- ✓Strong communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- ✓DOT Certification preferred; CDL Class A or B may be required
- ✓Proficient in batching software, billing systems, and basic math
- ✓Physically able to walk, climb, lift, and operate equipment
- ✓Knowledge of local area and company products/services
- ✓Leadership experience and problem-solving skills
- ✓Professional appearance and conduct
Why Join Us?
- ✓Competitive compensation and benefits
- ✓Leadership role with real impact
- ✓Supportive team culture and training
- ✓Opportunity to build lasting infrastructure in your community
Apply today and help us build the future-one load at a time.
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Ready Mix Plant Manager - Bradenton, FL (Finance)
Lead with Purpose. Build with Pride. Grow with Us.
Leadership & Supervision
- •Promote a safe and productive work environment
- •Supervise, train, and coach plant personnel and drivers
- •Manage daily workforce scheduling and performance
- •Enforce company policies and issue discipline as needed
- •Approve payroll and monitor attendance
Operations & Maintenance
- •Batch concrete per mix design and job specs
- •Maintain plant equipment and schedule repairs
- •Coordinate raw material orders and inventory levels
- •Ensure plant cleanliness and operational readiness
Safety & Environmental Compliance
- •Conduct weekly safety meetings and inspections
- •Maintain stormwater/spill prevention programs
- •Ensure equipment maintenance and safety standards
- •Assist with accident and environmental investigations
Quality Assurance
- •Perform and record daily product testing
- •Maintain stockpiles and moisture probe calibration
- •Communicate with Quality Control on mix variations
- •Keep accurate production and compliance records
Customer & Business Impact
- •Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales teams
- •Resolve customer issues and investigate complaints
- •Track and post daily KPIs
- •Represent the company professionally
What CRH Offers You
- •Highly competitive base pay
- •Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- •Group retirement savings program
- •Health and wellness programs
- •An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
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 a large international organization.
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