Asphalt Plant Manager

Knife River - MT; Montana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Montana is looking for an experienced candidate to oversee plant operations, including quality assurance and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal applicant will manage staff hiring and development while optimizing production efficiency.

With at least 5 years of experience in asphalt production and strong leadership skills, you will ensure all operations comply with state and federal standards. Effective communication and organizational skills are a must as you manage logistics and maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations, quality assurance, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage staff hiring, training, and development.
• Coordinate logistics and budgeting.
• Troubleshoot downtime and manage preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and other regulations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to work independently and under time constraints

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

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

1. Monitor material quality, inspect, & troubleshoot material. Work closely with Quality Control Department
2. Coach and monitor Plant Supervisors and sites to comply with OSHA, MSHA and safety regulations
3. Oversee Calibration of plants for best-in-class QAQC
4. Troubleshoot downtime and eliminate or minimize the causes in the future by implementing preventive maintenance procedures
5. Oversee the hiring, training and development of plant team members
6. Maintain aggregate stockpile best practices to ensure accuracy
7. Work with logistics and sales on internal and external distribution
8. Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment and personnel information to appropriate individuals
9. Oversee and approve work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
10. Perform monthly equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained.
11. Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material, quality, equipment, operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. 5+ years' experience in an asphalt production environment
2. 5+ years in a leadership role, directing tasks/and or production
3. Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
4. Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights and some Saturdays.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

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

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.