Ready Mix Area Manager

A well-established building materials organization is seeking an experienced Bilingual Ready Mix Area Manager to oversee operations at facilities located in Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX. This leadership role is responsible for managing ready-mix plant production, site facilities, equipment utilization, safety, environmental compliance, and personnel across both locations. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership, deep ready-mix experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for ready-mix operations at multiple facilities

• Cultivate a positive work environment and a strong safety culture, promoting accountability and recognition

• Assume full responsibility for safety within transportation and plant operations

• Oversee safety, environmental compliance, cost control, production, and maintenance for all ready-mix facilities

• Establish and monitor production plans, ensuring accurate cost control, inventory management, and productivity tracking

• Document production statistics and prepare operational reports and analysis as required

• Oversee mobile equipment utilization and performance

• Manage capital and operating budget processes

• Develop and implement plans to improve performance and reduce operating costs

• Ensure quality control processes are in place to meet customer and product specifications

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations, including accident investigations, reporting, training, and safety meetings

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on safety, environmental compliance, quality, and materials performance

• Maintain positive relationships with customers and the local community

• Lead personnel management, performance development, and employee engagement

• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are completed and properly documented

• Observe job site testing and perform comparative testing of ready-mix concrete

• Implement and maintain driver training programs covering safety, driving techniques, truck maintenance, ticketing, payments, delivery standards, and customer service

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing ready-mix operations, including yard production and product delivery

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience

• Must have Project Management in construction industry.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)

• Experience in planning, budgeting, and cost control

• Strong knowledge of OSHA/MSHA regulations and safety requirements

• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

• Experience managing teams across one or more locations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Customer service–oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a vertically integrated construction materials organization

• Familiarity with Command Batch and COUPA systems

• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system

• Applicants may be subject to a background check.

• A pre-employment drug screening and physical exam may be required as a condition of employment*

*A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We will consider factors such as the timing, nature, and seriousness of any offense, as well as evidence of rehabilitation.

Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.