Plant Supervisor

About the role

Since 1969, Knight's Companies has grown from a single septic tank pumping truck into a trusted, family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services. Built on quality, integrity, and customer service, Knight's Companies is committed to excellence across its Redi-Mix, Precast, Trucking, and Pumping operations.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Plant Supervisor to join our dynamic team! This position is responsible for opening/closing the plant and managing the day-to-day operations to ensure smooth, consistent, and quality plant operations, and to provide leadership and oversight to plant personnel. If you're passionate about providing exceptional customer service, leadership, and building strong relationships, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do

• Open the plant and manage daily operations to ensure consistent, safe, and efficient production processes.
• Safely batch concrete and load trucks according to order specifications, maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.
• Perform routine quality checks on sand moisture, slumps, and temperatures as per scheduled protocols.
• Motivate, coach, and supervise drivers and plant staff to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe plant environment, including the fleet and work areas.
• Communicate effectively with the Shop to report issues related to plant trucks and heavy equipment, coordinating timely repairs.
• Collaborate with Plant Maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational.
• Monitor safety procedures and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist in training new staff and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Convey all pertinent information to the Plant Manager regarding equipment and personnel at the end of each shift.
• Perform daily truck check in with other plant personnel; report reading and/or inefficiencies to Shop or On-Call Technician.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of related experience in concrete batching, plant operations, or a similar production environment.
• Possess ACI Level I Certification or can obtain ACI Level I Certification within six months of employment.
• Possess applicable DOT Batching Certifications or can obtain DOT Batching Certifications within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching technology, equipment, methods, and safety is required.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to include motivating, developing, and inspiring others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations under tight deadlines.

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance programs including Life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident and Pet Insurance.

We're hiring across our other markets

• Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Aiken/Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

• Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, hard work and professionalism. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career.
• EOE