Asphalt Plant Manager

Knife River Corporation; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks a Plant Manager in Missoula, Montana to oversee operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in an asphalt production environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience and expertise in asphalt production.

This role demands strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage a team effectively while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

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Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an asphalt production environment.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, directing tasks and/or production.
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations and compliance with regulations.
• Manage staff hiring, training, and development.
• Ensure accurate reporting for material handling.
• Implement preventive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

5+ years in asphalt production

5+ years in a leadership role

Job description

Oversee plant operations, quality assurance, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Manages staff hiring, training, and development, while optimizing production efficiency through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Coordinates logistics, budgeting, and vendor relations, and ensures accurate reporting and best practices for material handling.

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

• Monitor material quality, inspect, & troubleshoot material. Work closely with Quality Control Department
• Coach and monitor Plant Supervisors and sites to comply with OSHA, MSHA and safety regulations
• Oversee Calibration of plants for best-in-class QAQC
• Trouble shoot downtime and eliminate or minimize the causes in the future by implementing preventive maintenance procedures
• Oversee the hiring, training and development of plant team members
• Maintain aggregate stockpile best practices to ensure accuracy
• Work with logistics and sales on internal and external distribution
• Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment and personnel information to appropriate individuals
• Oversee and approve work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
• Perform monthly equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material, quality, equipment, operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Directs operation and maintenance of asphalt production. Assures that work is in conformity with federal and state standards, accepted principles of design and engineering, and available funds. Addresses meetings of interested parties to explain plans and activities of department.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.

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

• 5+ years’ experience in an asphalt production environment
• 5+ years in a leadership role, directing tasks/and or production
• Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

• Detailed knowledge of asphalt mix design and production specifications for commercial and government projects
• Experience managing and hiring team members across multiple locations/crews

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 completed online. If you're having issues completing the application, you can stop at our office for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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