Operations - Manager in Training Program

Are You Ready to Lead the Future of Our Operations?

This role is part of our Operations Training Program for management candidates and is available in multiple locations across our 23-state footprint.

At SRM Concrete, we believe our people are the solid foundation of our success. We're not just delivering concrete; we're building communities, careers, and a best-in-class team. We are searching for a driven, inspiring leader to join our family in our Manager in Training Program. This isn't just a position; it's a career-defining opportunity to learn our business from the ground up and become a leader on our operations team, with the potential to oversee a specific plant or an entire region. You will be the crucial link between our operational strategy and our on-the-ground execution, championing the development of your team while being directly responsible for driving the safety, quality, and efficiency that make us the industry leader.

If you are passionate about building high-performing teams and believe a great career is built on a world-class foundation, we want to talk to you.

Your Mission: To Master Our Operations and Develop into a High-Impact Leader

As a Manager in Training, you will immerse yourself in every aspect of operational management. This program is designed to be your launchpad to a successful career as an SRM Concrete Manager. You will be a mentor and a champion for our values, mastering the skills needed to lead a team that delivers excellence for our customers every single day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Master the Operational Rhythm: Learn and eventually oversee all daily operations, from staff scheduling and load planning to route optimization, ensuring your team runs with peak efficiency and effectiveness.
• Become the Hub of Communication: Serve as the central point of contact for your team, collaborating with drivers, sales teams, and other managers to ensure the timely, accurate, and safe delivery of concrete.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and monitor key performance metrics, turning data-driven insights into actionable strategies that improve productivity and service.
• Champion Customer Success: Build powerful relationships with our customers, managing inquiries and resolving any challenges with a "We Say Yes" problem-solving mindset that turns customers into partners.
• Build a Culture of Safety and Quality: Embody our commitment to our 5 Principles: Safety, Quality, Kindness, Cleanliness, and being a Go-Getter. You will foster a work environment where every team member feels secure, valued, and proud of their work.
• Forge Powerful Partnerships: Develop and maintain strong relationships built on trust and respect with your team members, customers, and suppliers, creating a network dedicated to collective success.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A Passion for People: You have proven experience in a role where you were responsible for leading, guiding, or managing others (5+ years preferred). You thrive on seeing people succeed.
• Innate Leadership: You know how to build trust, deliver constructive feedback with empathy, and inspire a team to achieve its goals, never wavering from high standards.
• A Leader from a Dynamic Environment: You have a strong background in dispatch, operations, or logistics where you've managed moving parts and tight deadlines. Whether you come from construction or are looking to make a career change, your ability to lead teams and master complex operational challenges is what we're looking for.
• Tech-Savvy Communication: You are proficient and comfortable using technology, including email, calendars, dispatch software, and web-based platforms to manage operations and communicate effectively.
• A Strategic Mindset: You possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a forward-thinking focus on continuous improvement.
• A Culture Builder's Mindset: You have a deep understanding of what makes a workplace great, and you are proactive in your approach to building and maintaining a strong company culture.

About SRM Concrete

Our mission is to become the largest, most profitable construction materials company in the country while maintaining a best-in-class culture. We are a family-owned, privately held company that has grown to operate in 23 states, and we believe in promoting from within. We live by our values of honoring our people and treating everyone with dignity. At SRM, your growth is our growth, and you will be joining a team that supports and respects one another.

• A Clear Path to Leadership: This program is your direct route to a Manager role. We invest in your development because we believe in promoting from within.
• Make a Real Impact: This is more than a job. It's a chance to build the backbone of our operations and directly contribute to the success of our company and our people.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and build something that lasts, apply today to join the SRM Concrete family.