Aggregate Plant Manager

KRC Corporation•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Aggregate Plant Manager plans and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in extracting minerals from mines, pits, or quarries. The role focuses on coordinating work and improving efficiency to lower variable production costs while maintaining required inventory volumes. The manager works with local teams, department leads, and area managers to meet production goals, monitor performance, and provide regular status updates. The position also supports employee training, product quality, regulatory compliance, and the upkeep of delivery, loading, and weighing equipment. The role requires effective communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work under high stress while maintaining positive customer and coworker relationships. Knife River offers a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, as well as a background check.

Requirements

Five years of aggregate industry experience, including Idaho aggregate production experience.
Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and an acceptable driving record.
Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
Ability to work under high stress.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to maintain good interpersonal skills and positive customer relations.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure daily equipment walk-arounds and site inspections are completed, correct unsafe conditions, and keep equipment properly maintained.
Coordinate with department leads to lower production costs and develop schedules that maintain full inventory.
Work with local teams to achieve goals set by area managers and regularly communicate status updates.
Research historical performance and monitor current performance with area managers.
Train employees in quality, current industry information, and cross-training for safe and efficient operations.
Follow company policies and safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements at all work sites.
Work with division quality and production managers to improve aggregate product quality and consistency.
Update and maintain delivery, loading, and weighing equipment as needed.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving material quality and equipment operation or repair.
Monitor and discuss production problems with coworkers and managers or supervisors.
Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.