General Manager of Ready Mix

Knife River - PressTress, Inc.; Tangent (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Knife River is seeking a Ready-Mix General Manager to provide strategic leadership for our cement and concrete production operations in the Oregon region. The role involves overseeing Ready-Mix operations, fleet, maintenance and production to meet safety, quality and profitability targets.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage capital projects, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA and environmental standards across Metro and Willamette

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management in concrete/ready-mix or related industries.
• Experience managing profit and loss performance.
• Experience overseeing concrete production, fleet ops and maintenance.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of Ready-Mix operations, fleet, maintenance and production activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regs including MSHA, OSHA and EPA.
• Direct capital improvement projects with budgeting, planning, execution and ROI analysis.
• Lead and develop operations, sales and support teams to hit safety, service, quality and profitability goals.
• Research and implement new products and processes to improve safety and efficiency, including carbon-reduction initiatives.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate across teams in high-pressure environments.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Operations management

Safety leadership

Job description

Job Summary:

Knife River is a People-first company. Our team members are the 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. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

We have an excellent career opportunity for a Ready-Mix General Manager.

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.

Additional Information

Benefits:

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

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smoothly as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to this position:

Air Force:

• Engineering Superintendent

Army:

• Construction Engineering Technician

Navy:

• Construction Planner and Estimator Specialist
• Ship Type Planning and Estimating Superintendent

Marines:

• Combat Engineer Officer
• Basic Engineer, Construction, Facilities and Equipment Officer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.