General Manager of Ready Mix

Knife River Corporation

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Safety Incentives

Years of Service Recognition

Job summary

Knife River seeks a strategic leader to oversee Ready-Mix operations, fleet, maintenance, and concrete production across our Oregon divisions. The role drives safety, service, quality, and profitability while guiding teams through regulatory and environmental requirements.

The successful candidate will manage capital projects, optimize processes, and champion innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact. A proven track record in leadership and stakeholder collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

Leadership and management experience in construction materials, ready-mix concrete, aggregates.
Experience with profit & loss management and financial performance.
Experience managing concrete production, fleet operations, and equipment maintenance programs.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead teams effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
Self-motivated leader with a collaborative management style and a commitment to developing people.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check, physical/functional assessment, and drug screening.
Commitment to maintaining a professional, respectful, and customer-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Ready-Mix operations, fleet, maintenance, and concrete production activities.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
Manage capital improvement projects, including budgeting, planning, execution, and return-on-investment analysis.
Lead and develop operations, sales, and support teams to achieve safety, service, quality, and profitability objectives in our Metro and Willamette Valley Divisions.
Research, evaluate, and implement innovative products, technologies, and processes that improve safety, operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact, including carbon reduction initiatives.
Effective communicator and collaborative leader, capable of navigating high-pressure situations while fostering positive working relationships.
Evaluate and resolve operational challenges related to materials, production, quality, equipment performance, and customer service.
Manage employee relations matters professionally and effectively while supporting workforce engagement and retention.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Concrete Production

Fleet Operations

Communication

Team Leadership

Job description

Job Summary

At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nation's largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

Job Summary

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Ready-Mix operations, fleet, maintenance, and concrete production activities.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
Manage capital improvement projects, including budgeting, planning, execution, and return-on-investment analysis.
Lead and develop operations, sales, and support teams to achieve safety, service, quality, and profitability objectives in our Metro and Willamette Valley Divisions.
Research, evaluate, and implement innovative products, technologies, and processes that improve safety, operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact, including carbon reduction initiatives.
Effective communicator and collaborative leader, capable of navigating high-pressure situations while fostering positive working relationships.
Evaluate and resolve operational challenges related to materials, production, quality, equipment performance, and customer service.
Manage employee relations matters professionally and effectively while supporting workforce engagement and retention.

Minimum Qualifications

Proven leadership and management experience in construction materials, ready mix concrete, aggregates, or a related industry.
Demonstrated responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) management and financial performance.
Experience managing concrete production, fleet operations, and equipment maintenance programs.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead teams effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
Self-motivated leader with a collaborative management style and a commitment to developing people.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, physical/functional assessment, and drug screening.
Commitment to maintaining a professional, respectful, and customer-focused work environment.

Full-time Employees Are Eligible For The Following Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
401K with Company Match
Profit Sharing
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Safety Incentives
Years of Service Recognition

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.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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