Ready Mix Operations Manager in Kitimat

Our client is seeking an experienced Ready Mix Operations Manager to lead concrete supply operations supporting a major infrastructure project in Kitimat, British Columbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of ready-mix concrete operations, including plant production, dispatch, logistics, fleet coordination, production planning, quality control, safety, maintenance, and workforce management. This role ensures that concrete products are produced and delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with customer specifications, contractual obligations, and project requirements.

The primary objective of this role is to provide centralized operational leadership for concrete supply operations supporting major infrastructure projects, ensuring that customer expectations, project schedules, and contractual commitments are consistently met. Success in this position will be measured by the ability to:

• Maintain a safe working environment and prevent operational incidents.
• Meet customer pour schedules and concrete delivery commitments.
• Ensure consistent concrete quality and compliance with required specifications.
• Coordinate multiple contracts, customers, projects, and concrete mix requirements.
• Maintain adequate plant, fleet, material, equipment, and workforce capacity.
• Identify and address operational constraints before they affect project delivery.
• Respond effectively to production, quality, equipment, logistics, and scheduling challenges.
• Maintain clear communication among operations teams, customers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage resources efficiently while maintaining appropriate cost and operational controls.
• Anticipate future concrete demand and ensure the operation is prepared to meet short- and long-term requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily concrete production and delivery activities supporting major infrastructure and related construction projects.
• Ensure all concrete orders are produced and delivered safely, efficiently, accurately, and on time.
• Monitor current and upcoming concrete pour schedules across active contracts.
• Coordinate plant production, dispatch, trucking, materials, quality control, maintenance, and labour requirements.
• Develop operational plans for major pours and periods of increased concrete demand.
• Identify potential operational challenges and implement solutions to minimize service disruptions.

Concrete Quality and Specification Compliance

• Ensure all concrete supplied meets approved mix designs, customer specifications, project requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel to maintain consistent production standards and concrete performance.
• Ensure batching, production, testing, and quality procedures are followed throughout operations.
• Maintain effective communication between Operations and Quality Control regarding upcoming pours and specialized mix requirements.
• Address quality concerns promptly and coordinate corrective actions where necessary.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Take accountability for leading safety indicators and overall regional safety performance.
• Implement the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Program and ensure applicable program requirements are met.
• Provide guidance and operational oversight to achieve established HSE goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, Regional Safety Supervisor, Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator where applicable, and HSE Manager to establish safety priorities and desired outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 5–10 years of industry experience in a supervisory position, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of ready-mix concrete operations, concrete production, equipment, and construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate with, motivate, and manage operational employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make effective operational decisions.

Compensation and benefits include a salary range of $140,000–$165,000 CAD annually, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate, including coverage of relocation expenses, to support the move to Kitimat, BC.