Jim Banes
Nashville Ready Mix
Smyrna,TN
21
years of professional experience
Experienced plant operations leader with a strong background in batch plant management, quality control, safety compliance, and cost control strategies. Proven ability to streamline production, reduce downtime, and keep materials moving on schedule.
Work History
Batch Plant Manager
1 Year- Managed daily batch plant operations to maintain consistent ready-mix production schedules.
- Monitored batch controls and mix adjustments to ensure product quality and specification compliance.
- Coordinated loader, truck, and dispatch activity to support timely material flow.
- Inspected plant equipment and reported maintenance needs to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Enforced safety procedures and site housekeeping standards across production areas.
- Recorded inventory levels for cement, aggregates, and admixtures to prevent shortages.
- Adapted quickly to production changes while maintaining accurate batching and operational consistency.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and regular equipment inspections.
Operations Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated daily yard operations, ensuring crews, equipment, and customer requests stayed aligned.
- Managed scheduling for field teams, balancing priorities and maintaining consistent service flow.
- Monitored inventory levels for materials, supplies, and equipment to prevent operational delays.
- Implemented safety procedures across job sites, reinforcing compliance and worksite discipline.
Senior Batch Plant Manager
1 Year 7 Months- Managed batch plant production schedules to support consistent material flow and order fulfillment.
- Monitored concrete mix quality to maintain specification compliance and product consistency.
- Coordinated maintenance activities to reduce equipment downtime and support reliable plant operations.
- Oversaw aggregate, cement, and admixture inventory to prevent shortages and production delays.
- Enforced safety procedures across batch plant operations to maintain compliant work practices.
- Resolved production issues quickly to minimize disruption and keep dispatch on schedule.
- Directed plant personnel on batching workflows, job priorities, and operational standards.
Asphalt Plant Operator
7 Months- Monitored temperatures, aggregate flow, and moisture levels to support quality asphalt output.
- Operated asphalt plant controls to maintain consistent mix production and loading schedules.
- Coordinated material transfers between stockpiles, silos, and trucks for steady plant operations.
- Inspected belts, burners, and conveyors to identify issues before production interruptions.
Operations Manager
15 Years 10 Months- Trained team members on operational processes, equipment handling, and customer service expectations.
- Resolved staffing and workflow issues quickly to maintain productivity during busy periods.
- Reviewed service orders and dispatch details to improve accuracy and reduce missed tasks.
- Documented operational updates, supporting management decisions and daily performance tracking.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Quality management
Project management
Facility management
Adaptability to change
Concrete quality management
Regulatory compliance management
Cost management
Training and development
Strong communication skills
Continuous learning mindset
Timeline
Batch Plant Manager
Nashville Ready Mix
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Operations Manager
YARDMD LLC
09.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Senior Batch Plant Manager
Valmont Utilities
01.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Asphalt Plant Operator
Mid South Paving
06.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Operations Manager
Kirkpatrick Concrete Inc.
09.2005 - 07.2021Read More
Woodlawn High School
High School Diploma
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