Multi-Location Ready-Mix Operations Leader

Knife River Northwest; Harborton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knife River Northwest is seeking an experienced Ready-Mix Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day performance across multiple plants and fleets in the Metro and Willamette Valley region. You will lead plant managers, dispatchers, drivers, and production teams while safeguarding safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The ideal candidate balances operational demands with employee development, customer expectations, regulatory compliance, and financial performance, demonstrating strong industry

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in ready-mix concrete, aggregates, construction materials, or related heavy industrial operations.
• Experience managing multiple facilities, plants, or operational teams.
• Strong understanding of ready-mix concrete production, dispatch, fleet management, maintenance practices, and quality control.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive operational improvements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for ready-mix production, fleet operations, and plant performance.
• Ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, plant capacity, dispatch activities, and delivery performance to meet customer expectations.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to align production resources with market demand and project requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering/Business/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operations management systems

Job description

Knife River Northwest is seeking an experienced Ready-Mix Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day performance across multiple plants and fleets in the Metro and Willamette Valley region. You will lead plant managers, dispatchers, drivers, and production teams while safeguarding safety, efficiency, and profitability.

The ideal candidate balances operational demands with employee development, customer expectations, regulatory compliance, and financial performance, demonstrating strong industry