Region Aggregate Director - Central

About the role

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates operational and commercial aggregates plans throughout the region.
• Develops, implements, tracks, and coordinates key performance indicators throughout the region for aggregates sales and operations.
• Supports and promotes key corporate safety, operational, and commercial goals throughout the region.
• Works with regional leadership to support customer focus, quality standards, and margin expansion through dynamic pricing.
• Engages in corporate strategic integration of growth opportunities within the region.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with major vendors and coordinates vendor alignment throughout the region.
• Provides leadership and vision to foster employee growth and retention.
• Able to travel on short notice and for extended periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining, construction, engineering or related field with seven years of progressively responsible management experience in a construction materials setting.
• Experience working and managing aggregate production facilities.
• Proficient knowledge in computer skills and computer software relative to construction materials industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, lead, and mentor others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in mining, construction, engineering or related field with ten years experience in a construction materials setting.
• Significant knowledge of construction materials operations with strong emphasis on math and analytical skills.

Qualifications

Wage Starting: $140,000

Skills

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

Benefits

Knife River is a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Pay

Starting wage: $140,000

Schedule

Not specified