Region Aggregate Director

Knife River is a publicly traded company and one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the U.S. This position leads regional aggregates operations, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking, focusing on safety, efficiency, and commercial excellence.

Wage Starting: $140,000

• Bachelor's degree in mining, construction, engineering, or a 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 related to the construction materials industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, lead, and mentor others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations.

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

• Develop and coordinate operational and commercial aggregates plans throughout the region.
• Develop, implement, track, and coordinate key performance indicators for aggregates sales and operations throughout the region.
• Work with regional leadership to support and promote key corporate safety, operational, and commercial goals throughout the region.
• Work with regional leadership to support customer focus, quality standards, and margin expansion through dynamic pricing.
• Engage in corporate strategic integration of growth opportunities within the region.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with major vendors and coordinate vendor alignment throughout the region.
• Provide leadership and vision to foster employee growth and retention.
• Travel on short notice and for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Knife River, Ellis & Eastern & Rail to Road are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. 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 or federal law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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