Assistant General Manager , Topeka, KS

Assistant General Manager at Kansas Sand and Concrete, Topeka, KS

Join to apply for the Assistant General Manager role at Kansas Sand and Concrete in Topeka. This position is designed to prepare the individual to assume General Manager responsibilities within two years or less through on-the-job training. The Assistant General Manager will learn to direct and manage overall company and plant operations, including safety, production, human resources, environmental compliance, storage, maintenance, quality control, sales, and related functions.

This position ensures compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, as well as company policies and best practices, to promote safe and environmentally responsible operations. Periodic overnight travel will be required. The Assistant General Manager is also expected to participate in community and industry organizations. The role offers comprehensive training through internal resources, industry programs, and professional development opportunities.

Our goal is to build a team of educated, dedicated, hardworking, and professional high performers who will grow with the company. Our parent company has been in business for over 100 years, and we are committed to continuing our tradition of excellence by investing in our people. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive base salary ranging from $70,000 to $90,000, depending on qualifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid group life insurance; voluntary life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid vacation and holidays; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and an educational assistance program.

Job Requirements

• Increases company effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining supervisors and personnel; communicates values, strategies and objectives; assigns accountabilities; monitors and appraises job results; develops incentives; develops a climate for offering information and opinions; and provides educational opportunities to increase the success of the company.
• Responsible for the oversight of timely loading and/or unloading of materials consisting of bulk cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and other raw materials as needed.
• Direct personnel in the implementation of operating instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to direct personnel in the operation of company systems and equipment.
• Responsible for safe, efficient, and productive completion of tasks by the company and personnel.
• Ability to understand and communicate with upper management, co-workers, and subordinates in order to carry out the duties and tasks assigned. (Communication Proficiency)
• Ability to speak English;
  Spanish is a plus but not mandatory. (Management/Customer/Client Focus)
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Teamwork with ability to operate on own initiative and alerts upper management of problems.
• Highly disciplined to concentrate and follow through with assignments and tasks.
• Adheres to safety requirements and procedures and wearing of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment;
  Valid driver s license is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education required; 4-year college education required. Concrete Industry Management Degree highly preferred.
• Minimum of three years in the ready-mixed concrete industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Command Alkon products, Kronos, SAP, and other computer systems as required.
• Solid understanding of government regulations and demonstrated ability to impact safe working practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Clearly demonstrated leadership characteristics, planning, and scheduling skills necessary to successfully manage ready-mix, block, or trucking operations.
• Effective and proactive administration of the safety program to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, including but not limited to root cause analysis, develop and share best practices, and training employees to identify and address potential hazards.
• Manage any direct reports within established policies and procedures.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement.
• Detailed monthly financial progress reports and updates.
• Accuracy in budgeting, cost forecasting, and product forecasting.
• Coordination with sales, quality control, dispatch, and batching are critical.
• Basic math, computer skills, and inventory accounting accuracy is expected and essential.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Establish key inventories needed for all MRO items for the plants.
• Effectively interact with governmental and regulatory agencies, customers, co-workers, visitors, vendors, management, and…