Senior Asphalt Plant Operations Leader

Knife River Corporation; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Oregon seeks a production scheduling leader to drive safe, environmentally conscious operations. Lead the team in organizing Monthly, Weekly and Daily Production Schedules and SBS forecast sheets to align with product receipt, delivery dates, and manufacturing capacity.

The role directs scheduling, production, and control to achieve timely receipts and manufacturing goals, ensuring inventory accuracy and efficient material handling. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Leads safety culture initiatives and training.
• Manages production scheduling and control processes.
• Oversees cost management and adherence to budgets.
• Ensures quality control and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning by organizing Monthly, Weekly and Daily Production Schedules.
• Direct scheduling, production, and control operations to meet delivery dates.
• Supervise and expedite rush orders and adjust schedules as needed.
• Monitor inventories and material handling to prevent delays.
• Coordinate with operations, manufacturing and shipping teams.
• Maintain occupational evaluations and salary programs.
• Assist in planning capital improvement projects.
• Oversee daily quality control sampling and testing.
• Perform general labor duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Safety culture

Cost control

Team supervision

Quality control

Budget management

Communication

Job description

Knife River Corporation in Oregon seeks a production scheduling leader to drive safe, environmentally conscious operations. Lead the team in organizing Monthly, Weekly and Daily Production Schedules and SBS forecast sheets to align with product receipt, delivery dates, and manufacturing capacity.

The role directs scheduling, production, and control to achieve timely receipts and manufacturing goals, ensuring inventory accuracy and efficient material handling. Travel is required.