Ready-Mix Manager

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Direct the Central Oregon Ready-Mix operations including sales, dispatchers, batch persons, quality control, drivers, and maintenance personnel with the goal of producing and delivering high-quality Ready-Mix concrete to the Central Oregon market.

- The Central Oregon Ready-Mix Manager will oversee all Ready-Mix operations at our Central Oregon Ready-Mix plants (Tumalo, Redmond, Prineville).

- The Central Oregon Ready-Mix Manager will report directly to the South-Central Vice President of Operations and will also have reporting relationships with the Oregon Director of Ready-Mix (if applicable).

- Responsible for maximizing operating efficiencies and financial performance of the Central Oregon Ready-Mix division.

- Regularly conduct and/or coordinate safety meetings and aid team members in addressing areas and conditions requiring attention. Promote and implement new safety and efficiency protocols.

- Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, Lockout/Tagout.

- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent unsafe actions, processes and behavior observed.

- Assure that products conform with federal and state standards, accepted principles of design and engineering, are environmentally efficient and cost competitive.

- Responsible for planning, budgeting, and the timely execution of annual capital improvement projects.

- Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.

- Must be a self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

- Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.)

- Monitor and troubleshoot production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors

- Oversee the recruitment of new team members and assist with team development.

- Responsible for the timely completion of a wide range of documents and forms.

- Participate in industry associations. (OCAPA, NRMCA, etc)

-Research and implement products and procedures to reduce carbon footprint.

- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 10 plus years of related Ready-Mix operations experience and product familiarity. Personnel management experience is required.

- Working knowledge of ready-mix plant cost and product cost estimating experience.

- Proficiency reading and reviewing construction drawings and specifications with the ability to perform quantity take-offs.

- Past P&L responsibilities preferred.
- Concrete production, Fleet Management, and maintenance experience.

- Strong leadership skills.

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

- Strong prioritization and organizational skills.

- Must be customer driven in both private and public markets.

- Must display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

- Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, weekends and overtime.

- Comprehensive computer skills/proficiency required

- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.

- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Safety Incentives
-Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at https://www.kniferiver.com/careers/ by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. 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 law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smoothly as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to this position:

Air Force:

Engineering Superintendent

Army:

Construction Engineering Technician

Navy:

Construction Planner and Estimator Specialist

Ship Type Planning and Estimating Superintendent

Marines:

Combat Engineer Officer

Basic Engineer, Construction, Facilities and Equipment Officer