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Get Access To All JobsReady Mix Plant Manager | Croell, Inc.
Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs.
Job Type: Full-time with overtime
Experience: 1 year preferred (Will train)
Reports to: Regional Manager, supervisory responsibility
Wage: $60,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits/Incentives:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- $1500 Sign-On Bonus
- Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance
Job Summary:
A ready mix plant manager will play an important part in the daily duties of a ready mix plant. Manage operations by performing an array of tasks including processing customer orders, dispatching deliveries, delivering concrete and completing any functions related to successful operation of a ready mix plant. Experience diversity, working with different contractors and projects every day. Take ownership of your role by checking for concrete quality, maintaining courteous customer relations, and working with a team that feels like family.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Batch concrete using manual and computerized systems.
- Understand the differences between different mix designs and be able to visually inspect the mix for proper materials, verify the load size to the ticket, check for the proper slump, and make appropriate adjustments.
- Process customer orders and determine yardage.
- Schedule available trucks to meet order schedules.
- Prepare daily and weekly run schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Order and coordinate deliveries from our suppliers as well as internal.
- Have a basic knowledge of concrete finishing problems and their causes.
- Troubleshoot problems in a dry batch concrete plant and with mixer trucks.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating professionally and courteously with customers to complete delivery, collect payment, and attract future business.
- Develop team while leading by example to train, motivate, and give direction to employees under their supervision; and resolving grievances through coaching and completing disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Promote a safe work environment while facilitating weekly management and safety meetings.
- Balance profitability with business needs.
- Maintain and account for all assigned equipment including vehicles, plant, and shop to promote a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
- Complete all required paperwork and administrative duties including, but not limited to payroll, invoice approvals, ticketing, and managing inventory with the use of computers, tablets or cell phones to ensure proper accounting and timekeeping practices are executed (pre-trip inspections, time reporting, truck reports, trip tickets, etc.).
- Support operational needs by operating a ready mix truck as needed while complying with DOT regulations, completing pre and post-trip inspections on vehicles and performing any maintenance necessary.
- Team player mentality and eagerness to cross-train on topics such as dispatching, batching, mechanics, etc.
- Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
- Class A or B CDL and current Medical DOT card.
- ACI certification and a working knowledge of the various ACI tests.
- Have a basic knowledge of concrete finishing problems and their causes.
- Self-motivated and able to solve problems as they arise.
- Personal protective equipment is required.
- Possess excellent communication skills and understand instructions in both written and verbal forms.
- Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.
- A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co-workers and management.
- Continuous exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, noise, dusty conditions, and working outdoors.
- Overnight travel is not standard but may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate hand and foot controls
- Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching
- Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling
Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.
Ready Mix Plant Manager | Croell, Inc.
Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs.
Job Type: Full-time with overtime
Experience: 1 year preferred (Will train)
Reports to: Regional Manager, supervisory responsibility
Wage: $60,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits/Incentives:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- $1500 Sign-On Bonus
- Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance
Job Summary:
A ready mix plant manager will play an important part in the daily duties of a ready mix plant. Manage operations by performing an array of tasks including processing customer orders, dispatching deliveries, delivering concrete and completing any functions related to successful operation of a ready mix plant. Experience diversity, working with different contractors and projects every day. Take ownership of your role by checking for concrete quality, maintaining courteous customer relations, and working with a team that feels like family.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Batch concrete using manual and computerized systems.
- Understand the differences between different mix designs and be able to visually inspect the mix for proper materials, verify the load size to the ticket, check for the proper slump, and make appropriate adjustments.
- Process customer orders and determine yardage.
- Schedule available trucks to meet order schedules.
- Prepare daily and weekly run schedules for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Order and coordinate deliveries from our suppliers as well as internal.
- Have a basic knowledge of concrete finishing problems and their causes.
- Troubleshoot problems in a dry batch concrete plant and with mixer trucks.
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating professionally and courteously with customers to complete delivery, collect payment, and attract future business.
- Develop team while leading by example to train, motivate, and give direction to employees under their supervision; and resolving grievances through coaching and completing disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Promote a safe work environment while facilitating weekly management and safety meetings.
- Balance profitability with business needs.
- Maintain and account for all assigned equipment including vehicles, plant, and shop to promote a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
- Complete all required paperwork and administrative duties including, but not limited to payroll, invoice approvals, ticketing, and managing inventory with the use of computers, tablets or cell phones to ensure proper accounting and timekeeping practices are executed (pre-trip inspections, time reporting, truck reports, trip tickets, etc.).
- Support operational needs by operating a ready mix truck as needed while complying with DOT regulations, completing pre and post-trip inspections on vehicles and performing any maintenance necessary.
- Team player mentality and eagerness to cross-train on topics such as dispatching, batching, mechanics, etc.
- Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work as this job description is non-exhaustive.
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
- Class A or B CDL and current Medical DOT card.
- ACI certification and a working knowledge of the various ACI tests.
- Have a basic knowledge of concrete finishing problems and their causes.
- Self-motivated and able to solve problems as they arise.
- Personal protective equipment is required.
- Possess excellent communication skills and understand instructions in both written and verbal forms.
- Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.
- A positive attitude is critical to ensure productive working relationships with co-workers and management.
- Continuous exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, noise, dusty conditions, and working outdoors.
- Overnight travel is not standard but may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate hand and foot controls
- Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching
- Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling
Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Plant Manager
Document your supervisory experience precisely
H-2B visa plant manager roles require demonstrated authority over production staff and equipment. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and project records showing direct reports and output targets you managed. Vague titles won't satisfy DOL's job requirements.
Target employers with recurring seasonal peaks
Seafood canneries, holiday packaging plants, and beverage bottling operations run predictable seasonal surges that qualify for H-2B. Employers in these industries already understand the temporary labor certification process and are more likely to sponsor.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters plant manager listings by employers who have active H-2B sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to operations unfamiliar with the process. Use it to identify facilities that filed in recent cap cycles.
Confirm the employer starts the DOL process early
The 66,000-visa cap fills fast, especially the April-start summer allocation. Your employer must file the temporary labor certification with DOL no earlier than 75 days and no later than 60 days before your intended start date to stay in sequence.
Verify your job duties align with O*NET
DOL cross-references plant manager duties against the O*NET occupation profile when reviewing labor certification applications. If your offered role includes duties outside that profile, your employer's application risks a deficiency notice that delays or blocks the petition.
Clarify how overtime and housing affect your offer
H-2B plant managers at seasonal facilities often receive housing or transportation allowances. OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage for your work location, which sets the floor. Confirm in writing that your total package meets it before accepting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find plant manager jobs with H-2B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find plant manager roles filtered by employers who sponsor H-2B visas. Unlike general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you can focus your search on operations that have already navigated the DOL temporary labor certification process and understand the seasonal hiring timeline.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect plant manager hiring timelines?
USCIS issues a maximum of 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa halves for October and April start dates. Demand regularly exhausts the cap within days of the filing window opening, so employers must submit their DOL temporary labor certification exactly on schedule. If you're targeting a summer production season, your employer needs to start the process by January at the latest.
Does a plant manager role qualify as a specialty occupation under H-2B?
The H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural positions in industries like food processing, packaging, and manufacturing, not specialty occupations, which is an H-1B visa concept. Plant managers qualify when the employer demonstrates the need is genuinely seasonal or peak-load, not permanent. DOL evaluates the nature of the employer's business cycle, not the seniority of the role.
What happens to my H-2B status if the seasonal production run ends early?
If your employer's season ends before your authorized period, your H-2B status ends with the employment. You have a short grace period after separation, but you can't transfer to a new employer without a fresh H-2B petition. USCIS must approve a new petition for any subsequent employer, and that employer must go through the full DOL labor certification process independently.
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