About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and results-driven Ready-Mix Concrete Plant Manager to lead the operations of a major Ready-Mix Concrete Plant in Hurghada.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of solid experience in the Ready-Mix Concrete industry, with a strong track record in plant management, production, quality control, fleet coordination, maintenance, cost optimization, and team leadership.

Experience with leading Ready-Mix companies such as Lafarge, Holcim, Heidelberg Materials, or other major Ready-Mix Concrete companies is highly preferred.

This is a key leadership position for an experienced professional who can ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality plant operations while maintaining excellent service levels for major construction projects and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Operations Management

• Take full responsibility for the overall operation and performance of the Ready-Mix Concrete Plant.

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities based on project requirements and customer demand.

• Ensure maximum plant utilization, production efficiency, and operational continuity.

• Monitor production capacity and ensure timely concrete delivery to projects.

• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.

Production & Quality

• Ensure all concrete production complies with approved mix designs, specifications, standards, and customer requirements.

• Coordinate closely with the Quality Control and Laboratory teams to maintain consistent concrete quality.

• Monitor production performance, concrete consumption, material usage, and production losses.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and availability of cement, aggregates, admixtures, and other raw materials.

Fleet & Equipment Management

• Supervise the operation and availability of Transit Mixers, Concrete Pumps, Batching Plants, Loaders, and related equipment.

• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to ensure effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Minimize equipment breakdowns and operational downtime.

• Monitor fleet utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and overall equipment efficiency.

Cost & Performance Management

• Monitor plant operating costs and implement initiatives to reduce costs and minimize waste.

• Track key operational KPIs and take corrective actions when required.

• Prepare and analyze periodic reports covering production, quality, maintenance, fleet, costs, productivity, and plant performance.

• Contribute to improving plant profitability and overall business performance.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Engineers, Technicians, Plant Operators, Drivers, and Support Staff.

• Set clear performance objectives and ensure effective workforce utilization.

• Develop and motivate team members and ensure proper training and competency development.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure strict implementation of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.

• Maintain a safe working environment across all plant operations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and operational regulations.

• Conduct regular inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

Coordination & Customer Service

• Coordinate effectively with Project Management, Site Operations, Sales, Logistics, Procurement, Quality Control, and Maintenance teams.

• Ensure concrete orders are produced and delivered according to agreed schedules.

• Support the resolution of customer and project-related operational issues.

• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and service reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the Ready-Mix Concrete industry.

• Strong experience in Ready-Mix Plant Management and Operations.

• Previous experience with major Ready-Mix Concrete companies such as Lafarge, Holcim, Heidelberg Materials, or equivalent leading organizations is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing large production operations and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong knowledge of concrete production, mix designs, quality standards, plant equipment, and fleet operations.

• Strong understanding of maintenance, cost control, productivity improvement, and operational KPIs.

• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong decision-making ability and the capability to work effectively under pressure.

• Good command of Microsoft Office and relevant plant/ERP management systems.

Key Skills

Ready-Mix Concrete | Plant Management | Production Management | Operations Management | Concrete Technology | Quality Control | Fleet Management | Equipment Management | Maintenance | Cost Control | KPI Management | HSE | Team Leadership | Operational Excellence

Experience with major Ready-Mix companies is highly preferred