Ready-Mix Plant Manager - Twin Falls/Jerome

Knife River is seeking a Ready-Mix Plant Manager! The Plant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Ready-Mix plant including the batch operations, plant maintenance, production, inventory control, safety, environmental compliance and supervision of plant employees.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform daily plant and equipment Inspections. Maintain a safe working environment, ensure Lockout/ Tagout procedures. Conduct toolbox meetings daily/weekly.
• Supervise Drivers and all plant personnel on site.
• Safely and properly operate ready mix plant.
• Identify appropriate material to produce quality concrete per job specifications.
• Maintain adequate levels of all supplies and products, i.e. fuel, cement, admixtures, fiber mesh, etc.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make required adjustments to material blends; take

samples and test as necessary.

• 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 at all times.

• Lead personnel at plant and work with Sales and Dispatch teams as needed to schedule drivers and

ensure customer needs are being met; Respond to all complaints in a timely manner and assist in
resolution.

• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.). Monitor and

discuss production problems with Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager.

• Safely and properly delegate maintenance (lubricating, fueling and cleaning) on loader and plant.
• Maintain contaminate free aggregate piles.
• Ability to occasionally operate loader onsite at the plant.
• Perform frequently scheduled plant inspections.
• Accurately complete company reports and other documentation as needed to ensure company compliance is being met.
• Ensure all COD's, checks and tickets are verified and properly secured and turned in timely.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance, including stocking of PPE

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, management position a plus
• Excellent math and computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Bilingual is a plus!
• Ability to operate a front-end loader
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DOT hours of service regulations.
• Listening and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with difficult people.
• Ability to maintain positive customer relations.
• Act courteous and respectful of others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Operating equipment at night under artificial lighting.
• Working in all weather conditions for extended period of time

How to Apply:

If unable to apply online, stop by our office at:

Knife River Corporation - Mountain Division

5450 W Gowen Rd

Boise, ID 83709

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your skills to work with us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Ready-Mix Plant Manager position.

Air Force:

• Operations Management

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)