RMX Operations Manager in Stratford-upon-Avon

RMX Operations Manager Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Salary: £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience Hours: Full-time, approximately 40–45 hours per week Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for an experienced RMX Operations Manager to take day-to-day ownership of a growing ready-mix concrete operation across two batching plants. This is a senior hands-on role for someone who understands ready-mix production, plant performance, people management and the operational pressures of keeping a busy concrete business running efficiently. The successful RMX Operations Manager will be based from Stratford-upon-Avon and will oversee activity across two batching plants, supporting the wider concrete operation and working closely with the business owner. The Role As RMX Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: * Taking day-to-day operational responsibility across two ready-mix batching plants * Managing production performance and plant efficiency * Supporting batching operations and ensuring consistent production standards * Managing dispatch, deliveries and overall service performance * Leading batchers, drivers, yard staff and operational employees * Managing staff performance, discipline and recruitment * Coordinating plant and fleet maintenance * Monitoring wastage, downtime and operational efficiency * Maintaining BSI procedures and wider compliance requirements * Supporting mix-design control and concrete quality standards * Ensuring cube testing and quality processes are completed correctly * Producing regular operational reports for the business owner What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone with a strong background in ready-mix concrete operations. You may currently be working as a: RMX Operations Manager, Ready-Mix Operations Manager, Area Operations Manager, Concrete Operations Manager, Senior Plant Manager, Senior Relief Plant Manager, Ready-Mix Plant Manager The key requirement is genuine operational knowledge of ready-mix concrete rather than simply general management experience. Ideal Experience * Strong ready-mix concrete background * Experience managing batching plants * Good understanding of concrete production and plant operations * Experience managing operational teams * Strong BSI and quality-compliance knowledge * Understanding of mix designs and cube testing * Experience managing plant performance, downtime and maintenance * Strong people-management skills * Comfortable dealing with customer issues and operational problems * Concrete pumping experience would be useful but is not essential The Person The right person will be practical, commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership. You will need to be confident making day-to-day decisions, managing people and keeping operations moving without constant supervision. This is not a purely office-based management role. We are looking for someone who understands what happens on the plant, can challenge poor performance and can work effectively with operational teams. Location The role will be based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with travel to a second batching plant near Banbury when required. Candidates should ideally live within approximately one hour of Stratford-upon-Avon. Package * £50,000–£60,000 base salary * Permanent position * Senior operational responsibility * Growing independent concrete business * Genuine autonomy and influence * Long-term opportunity to shape the operation If you are an experienced ready-mix concrete professional looking for a broader operational role with real responsibility, we would be keen to hear from you