READY MIX PLANT SUPERVISOR

Knife River

• North Central life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing, company vehicle United States, Minnesota, Pine River 1913 27th Street Southwest (Show on map) Sep 15, 2026
  Description At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success.

We are one of the nation's largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This position is responsible to safely operate concrete plant to batch concrete materials and supervise the performance and efficiency of the plant and team. The typical schedule is Monday

• Friday 6:00 AM
• 6:00 PM with frequent Saturday work June
• October.

Schedule may vary with weather or customer demand.

COMPENSATION

The wage is $30.00

• $35.

00 per hour depending on experience.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• (summary of components that make up the job) Perform daily equipment, walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained, conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
• Safely and properly operate plant. May be required to operate additional company vehicle during plant tear down, moves and set up.
• Identify appropriate material to produce quality asphalt or concrete material per job specifications.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
• Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials (aggregate, oil, cement powder, fly ash, etc.)to ensure no depletion during production demand.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed
• Schedule trucks & start times, communicate with operations supervisor prior to loading trucks
• Tear down, set up and calibrate plant
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Lead personnel at plant and work with dispatch to schedule drivers. Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized with attention to detail.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.

Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance. Maintain safe working environment and foster safety culture, ensure good housekeeping skills and lockout/Tagout procedures. When needed, accompany employees to medical facility when injured and manage work comp claim by working closely with medical provider on treatment plan.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements) 2 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational environment.

Knowledge of Plant maintenance & operation

Minimum 5 years' experience in Concrete industry preferred

Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents

Critical Illness Plan

Accident Coverage Plan

Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 laws. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance. Qualifications

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