Multi-Plant Ready-Mix Operations Leader

Knife River - PressTress, Inc.; 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

Job summary

Knife River - PressTress, Inc. is seeking an experienced Ready-Mix Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day performance of multiple concrete plants and fleet operations in the Metro and Willamette Valley areas.

You will lead plant managers, dispatchers, drivers, and production teams to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable results. The role requires hands-on leadership, balancing operational demands with employee development, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in ready-mix/construction materials or related heavy industrial operations.
• Experience managing multiple facilities, plants, or operational teams.
• Strong understanding of ready-mix production, dispatch, fleet management, and quality control.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, environmental regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight 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 costs, and enhance overall operational performance.

Skills

Operations leadership

People management

Safety leadership

OSHA knowledge

DOT compliance

Fleet management

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Knife River - PressTress, Inc. is seeking an experienced Ready-Mix Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day performance of multiple concrete plants and fleet operations in the Metro and Willamette Valley areas.

You will lead plant managers, dispatchers, drivers, and production teams to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable results. The role requires hands-on leadership, balancing operational demands with employee development, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.