MATERIALS LOGISTICS MANAGER

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

This is a seasonal position, you can use your winters off to travel, hunt, fish or for other activities you enjoy while your benefits continue year-round.

Responsible for overseeing material delivery operations for both internal and external customers and managing all aspects of the E-Ticketing system and software.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.

1. Oversees the delivery of aggregate materials for both internal and external customers.
2. Manages pit-to-pit material movements across aggregate, ready mix, and asphalt business
3. Ensures all work complies with federal and state regulations, accepted principles of design and engineering, and approved budgets.
4. Represents the department at meetings with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to communicate plans and operational activities.
5. Addresses and resolves employee and customer concerns as they arise.
6. Ensures accurate reporting and documentation of material deliveries and internal transfers, including proper ticketing and inventory recording.
7. Assists in developing annual operating budgets and maintains delivery operations within budgeted parameters.
8. Participates in the hiring, onboarding, and training of newly hired truck drivers.
9. Collaborates with all product lines to determine appropriate truck needs and improve delivery efficiency and cost effectiveness.
10. Troubleshoots operational issues, including material quality concerns and equipment operation or repair needs, and communicates production challenges to managers and coworkers.
11. Ensures compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, and other safety or environmental regulations, including proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
12. Performs other duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITITES (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Communicates effectively in verbal, written, and active listening formats.
2. Works professionally with difficult individuals, even in highstress situations.
3. Selfmotivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
4. Maintains positive customer relations through courteous and respectful interactions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

1. Over 2 years up to and including 4 years from post high school, work, military, institutional or vocational
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in product line
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications, software use, etc.)

1. Dispatch experience
2. Management experience
3. Industry knowledge

BENEFITS:

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. 8 Paid Holidays
7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
8. Short-term Disability
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Years of Service Recognition
11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
12. Critical Illness Plan
13. Accident Coverage Plan
14. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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