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