Portable Plant Operations Leader

Duininck; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Company Paid Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K with company match

Job summary

Duininck Concrete is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee operations and maintenance staff and coordinate daily plant operations for portable plant production. You will manage production, logistics, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with labor, safety, environmental, and company policies.

The role includes budgeting, KPI tracking, staffing, and developing a motivated team to achieve targets. Strong leadership and a customer-focused approach are essential for future growth and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years management experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Extended overnight travel required.
• MN DOT Certification is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude to maintain equipment and ensure reliability.
• Ability to use math skills for discounts, percentages, etc. and basic algebra/geometry.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to identify root causes and solutions.
• Knowledge of finance, health and safety, quality, and HR management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategies, plans and budgets with the Operations Manager to meet company objectives.
• Control budgets and KPIs, and report progress to the Operations Manager.
• Provide direction and management to achieve operating objectives and targets.
• Ensure staffing aligns with roles and company values; foster good people management.
• Prioritize scheduling deadlines and workflow to meet production goals.
• Retain and develop staff to meet performance targets and business goals.
• Maintain customer-focused relationships and promote the company externally.

Skills

Operations management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Labor planning

Strategic planning

CDL license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MN DOT Certification

Job description

Duininck Concrete is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee operations and maintenance staff and coordinate daily plant operations for portable plant production. You will manage production, logistics, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with labor, safety, environmental, and company policies.

The role includes budgeting, KPI tracking, staffing, and developing a motivated team to achieve targets. Strong leadership and a customer-focused approach are essential for future growth and project success.