READY MIX OPERATIONS MANAGER

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate activities of the Ready-Mix product line to achieve business objectives and maximize profits. It is responsible for overall management of the Ready-Mix Product line, including:

• Plant safety
• Financial oversight
• Workforce management and supervision
• Strategic planning and investment
• Plant operations and maintenance
• Ready Mix Drivers
• Marketing and customer service

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Develop, implement and support organization policies and goals. Create and reinforce a safety culture. Conduct frequent safety observations to ensure compliance with established safety guidelines. Detect and correct potential hazards.
2. Set hiring and performance standards for the Ready-Mix workforce. Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of Ready-Mix personnel. Communicate policies, programs, and operational requirements to subordinates.
3. Oversee all Ready-Mix operations and activities. Develop management control systems. Gather, review and analyze information from all relevant sources to detect or assess problems. Evaluate options to make sound decisions to resolve issues. Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in area.
4. Ensure profitability of Ready-Mix. Develop operating budgets and forecast expenses. Analyze division budget requests and make budget allocations. Work with administrative personnel to get reports needed to monitor results. Review reports and determine changes in programs or operations required to achieve division objectives. Monitor vendor relationships to ensure that purchased products and services meet quality and pricing requirements.
5. Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction by manufacturing quality products, providing good value for the money and delivering excellent customer service. Direct and coordinate promotion of products and services to develop new markets, increase share of market, and achieve a competitive position in the industry. Promote the organization through industry, manufacturing or trade association activities.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Strong organizational skills
3. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints
5. Process Optimization
6. Data analysis & problem-solving
7. Adaptability
8. Financial acumen
9. Leadership skills
10. Time management and strong attention to detail

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and one to two years related experience
2. Or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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