Top Division Operations Executive jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! 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, and we are growing! Our team is made up of hard working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers – and we are looking for more!

Role Overview:

Responsible for all quarry operations, including supervising and coordinating activities of miners.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Aggregate Operations Manager in preparing production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
Assists Aggregate Operations Manager plan production operations and establishes production priorities and sequences.
Directly supervises both day and night shift employees in Quarry.
Supervisory duties including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Coordinates shift activities to ensure production quantities and quality of products meet specifications.
Reviews shift production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Inspects machines and equipment and ensures specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Arrange for repairs of equipment and machinery.
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Orders or requisitions materials and supplies.
Resolves worker complaints or submits unsettled complaints to Aggregate Operations Manager for action.
Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulation compliance including attending training.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school or GED plus higher trade or technical school or equivalent in related field.
Experience in Mining or Quarry operations or in a related field.
Valid driver's license required.

How To Apply

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/federal law.

Mail completed application to Knife River, 1500 North Sweetman Place, Box 84140, Sioux Falls, SD 57118-4140
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.