AGGREGATE PLANT MANAGER

Knife River; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Pre-employment & random drug testing

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks a Operations Coordinator to plan and coordinate mining-related activities, focusing on safety, efficiency, and cost control across sites in Idaho. You will partner with area managers to optimize production while maintaining inventory targets and adhering to regulatory requirements.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience, plus several years in aggregate production.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Five years aggregate aggregate industry experience & Idaho aggregate production experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain licensure and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate personnel in extracting minerals from mines, pits, or quarries to optimize efficiency and lower costs.
• Ensure daily equipment checks and site inspections to identify unsafe conditions and keep equipment functional.
• Coordinate with department leads to lower production cost and maintain inventory levels.
• Provide updates to area managers and monitor performance with local teams.
• Train employees in quality, current industry practices, and cross-training for safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR and other regulations at all sites.
• Improve product quality and consistency of aggregates with division managers.
• Update and maintain delivery, loading and weighing equipment.
• Communicate clearly and work under pressure with a customer-focused mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsible to plan and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in extracting minerals from underground or surface mines, pits, or quarries, with a focus on coordination and efficiencies to lower variable production cost, while maintaining inventory volumes required.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure daily equipment, walk around and site inspections are completed to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly
• Coordinate with department leads to lower overall production cost, and build schedule plans to keep inventory full.
• Work with local teams to reach goals provided by the area managers, and provide updates to status regularly.
• Research historical and monitor current performance by working with the area managers.
• Provide employees with the training in the areas of quality, up-to-date industry information, and cross training for safe and efficient work operations
• Be familiar with company policy, safety and environment regulations and other regulatory agencies to ensure compliance at all work sites
• Work with division quality and production managers to improve quality and consistency of aggregate products
• Update & maintain delivery, loading & weighing equipment as needed
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work under high stress Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, ). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation
• Performs other duties as

We offer a full benefit package which includes full medical, dental, vision and 401K Drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience preferred
• Five years of aggregate industry experience & Idaho aggregate production experience
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

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 law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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