MATERIALS LOGISTICS MANAGER

Knife River Corporation; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is seeking a role responsible for overseeing material delivery operations for internal and external customers and managing all aspects of the E-Ticketing system and software.

The position focuses on coordinating delivery across aggregate, ready mix, and asphalt divisions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate reporting and budgets. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work with difficult individuals in high-stress situations.
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain positive customer relations through courteous interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the delivery of aggregate materials for internal and external customers.
• Manages pit-to-pit material movements across aggregate, ready mix, and asphalt businesses.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and budgeted approvals.
• Represent the department at meetings with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Addresses and resolves employee and customer concerns as they arise.
• Ensures accurate reporting and documentation of material deliveries and transfers.

Skills

Verbal, written, listening comms

Dealing with difficult individuals

Team player, interpersonal

Customer relations

Dispatch experience

Management experience

Industry knowledge

Job description

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

Role Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing material delivery operations for both internal and external customers and managing all aspects of the E-Ticketing system and software.

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

• Oversees the delivery of aggregate materials for both internal and external customers.
• Manages pit-to-pit material movements across aggregate, ready mix, and asphalt business
• Ensures all work complies with federal and state regulations, accepted principles of design and engineering, and approved budgets.
• Represents the department at meetings with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to communicate plans and operational activities.
• Addresses and resolves employee and customer concerns as they arise.
• Ensures accurate reporting and documentation of material deliveries and internal transfers, including proper ticketing and inventory recording.
• Assists in developing annual operating budgets and maintains delivery operations within budgeted parameters.
• Participates in the hiring, onboarding, and training of newly hired truck drivers.
• Collaborates with all product lines to determine appropriate truck needs and improve delivery efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Troubleshoots operational issues, including material quality concerns and equipment operation or repair needs, and communicates production challenges to managers and coworkers.
• Ensures compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, and other safety or environmental regulations, including proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

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

• Communicates effectively in verbal, written, and active listening formats.
• Works professionally with difficult individuals, even in high‑stress situations.
• Self‑motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintains positive customer relations through courteous and respectful interactions.

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

• Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product line
• Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred Requirements I.e. Certifications, Software Use, Etc.)

• Dispatch experience
• Management experience
• Industry knowledge

Compensation

$85,000 - $110,000 annual salary depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity

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.