OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Knife River Corp

  • Kahului, HI
  • 16 days ago

    Highlights

    Aggregate Operations Department (Portable Plant, Finish Plant, and Waikapu Quarry): Supervises the daily operation of the Portable Plant, Finish Plant, and Waikapu Quarry, including quarry development, harvesting, blasting, crushing, screening, processing, inventory management, and aggregate production activities. Ready-Mix Concrete Department: Supervises ready-mix production, dispatch coordination, transportation operations, fleet utilization, delivery performance, and customer service activities to ensure customers receive quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKahului, HI

    Description

    Minimum Requirements

    • High School Diploma or GED required.
    • Minimum two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
    • Valid Hawaii Drivers License (Class 3 or higher) with acceptable driving record.
    • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
    • Ability to obtain required operational certifications and qualifications.
    • Ability to pass drug screening, background check, driver abstract review, and maintain TWIC credentials.
    • Must successfully complete required physical capacity testing.

    Preferred Requirements

    • Associate degree, trade certification, military leadership training, or equivalent experience.
    • Experience in aggregate, ready-mix, construction materials, transportation, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
    • Experience in a union environment.
    • Mechanical, welding, fabrication, equipment operation, or maintenance experience.
    • NRMCA, MSHA, OSHA, DOT, environmental, Lean Six Sigma, or leadership certifications.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Ready-Mix Concrete Department:

    • Supervises ready-mix production, dispatch coordination, transportation operations, fleet utilization, delivery performance, and customer service activities to ensure customers receive quality products safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
    • Coordinates production schedules, plant maintenance, equipment availability, repair priorities, housekeeping activities, and operational resources to maximize productivity, service performance, and profitability.
    • Works closely with Quality Control, Sales, and Maintenance personnel to achieve safety, quality, customer service, and financial objectives.
    • Monitors key performance indicators including safety performance, delivery efficiency, fleet utilization, labor productivity, equipment availability, operational costs, and customer satisfaction.
    • Ensures employees are properly trained, qualified, and operating safely while performing Dispatcher and Batch Plant Operator duties in accordance with union agreements and established past practices.
    • Maintains compliance with all applicable OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, State, and Company safety, environmental, quality, and operational requirements.

    Aggregate Operations Department (Portable Plant, Finish Plant, and Waikapu Quarry):

    • Supervises the daily operation of the Portable Plant, Finish Plant, and Waikapu Quarry, including quarry development, harvesting, blasting, crushing, screening, processing, inventory management, and aggregate production activities.
    • Coordinates production schedules, equipment utilization, maintenance priorities, plant relocations, repair activities, and operational resources to maximize production efficiency, product quality, equipment availability, and overall departmental performance.
    • Monitors key performance indicators, inventory levels, production results, and quality standards to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
    • Ensures employees are properly trained, qualified, and operating safely while performing bargaining unit work in accordance with union agreements and established past practices.
    • Maintains compliance with all applicable MSHA, EPA, State, and Company safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

    Overall Responsibilities:

    • Promote Company Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values, and TRAC principles.
    • Lead employees to achieve safety, quality, production, customer service, and financial goals.
    • Monitors productivity, equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and department KPIs.
    • Coordinate maintenance activities, equipment repairs, contractor services, and operational resources.
    • Conducts workplace inspections to identify hazards and maintain compliance.
    • Investigates incidents and operational issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
    • Lead, coach, and develop employees
    • Administer bargaining unit provisions, address grievances, and support labor-management initiatives.
    • Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Execute continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
    • Respond to emergencies, weather events, production interruptions, and operational challenges.
    • Maintain positive customer relations and support efficient, profitable operations.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building abilities.
    • Knowledge of construction materials operations, equipment utilization, and resource management.
    • Ability to analyze operational, safety, quality, and financial performance and implement corrective action.
    • Ability to prioritize labor, equipment, materials, and operational resources to meet business objectives.
    • Ability to maintain effective relationships with employees, customers, and business partners.
    • Ability to conduct investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
    • Proficiency with company computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain required operational, safety, environmental, and leadership certifications.
    • Ability to successfully complete Company Leadership Development and Continuous Improvement programs.
    • Ability to read, understand, and apply operational procedures, manuals, regulations, and safety requirements.
    • Ready-Mix Operations - Obtain and maintain NRMCA Plant Manager Certification, Qualify as Dispatcher and Batch Plant Operator, Complete NRMCA safety and dispatch training requirements.
    • Aggregate Operations - Obtain and maintain Crusher Operator II and Loader Operator qualifications.

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