Jobs · Management · North Dakota

AGGREGATES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Knife River Corporation · Grand Forks, ND · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

Role Overview

The Operations Coordinator supports divisional production planning, scheduling, and allocation activities. This role collaborates with plant, operations, and scheduling teams to assist with production-related tasks, monitor inventory and product mix, support ongoing projects, and track performance metrics.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Aid in production scheduling across multiple sites to align plant output with customer demand and operational priorities.
  • Support heavy bid planning and job scheduling to ensure production readiness and material availability.
  • Adjust production schedules in response to weather, equipment availability, inventory levels, and project needs.
  • Manage and monitor product mix and inventory levels across the division to optimize utilization and reduce shortages or excess.
  • Cook up coordination of regional allocation of materials and resources among plants and locations.
  • Track, review, and report key production and scheduling KPIs; identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner closely with plant managers, schedulers, sales, and operations teams to support execution and daily production goals.
  • Participate in planning meetings and provide input on operational constraints, capacity, and scheduling considerations.
  • Promote safe, efficient, and consistent operational practices across the region.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and software.
  • Able to work independently and under time constraints.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Associates or Bachelors’ degree in mining, construction, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Three to five years of experience in production, scheduling, operations, or materials management within construction materials, manufacturing, or a related industry.
  • Working knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and scheduling processes.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with computer systems, spreadsheets, and scheduling or production-related software.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience supporting multi-site production operations.
  • Familiarity with aggregates, ready mix, asphalt, or construction materials operations.
  • Experience tracking KPIs and using data to support operational decisions.
  • Prior experience coordinating shared labor resources or specialty crews.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Years of Service Recognition
  • Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
  • Critical Illness Plan
  • Accident Coverage Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity

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