Area Operations Manager

AutoReqId : 20126BR

Pay Class : Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate : $117,700.00

Maximum Pay Rate : $161,837.50

Department : Operations

Line of Business : Aggregates

Position Type : Full-Time

Job Posting :

The Role and the Company

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

The Area Operations Manager role is based in Nedrow, NY and will report directly to the General Manager for CNY of the NY Materials Group.

This position will be responsible for our Dryden, Oriskany Falls, Jordanville, Poland, St. Johnsville, and Portable Operations locations.

What youll get to do

Analyze the performance of plant assets, the effectiveness of procedures, and the productivity of personnel, taking action where there are opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost

Prepare and implement annual operating and capital budgets as well as capital spending requests

Partner with the local Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to maintain a safe working environment, meeting all company standards andexternal regulationsDrive and promote a culture of safety and promote a safe work environment

Identify and develop talented individuals from all levels of your organization to build the teams capability and to strengthen the bench strength to fill key roles, both hourly and salaried Evaluate performance of subordinates and provide coaching enabling achievement of their full potential

Effectively lead team and supporting functions to accomplish organizational objectives regarding safety, environment, profit, productivity, efficiencies, production costs and quality

Develop close working relationships with peers (Sales Manager, Quality Control Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager) to create maximum value for the business

Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the operations

Build relationships within the local communities surrounding the operations

Essential Experience and Skills

Five years of aggregates operations management

Strong understanding of geology, various mining methods, and quality control parameters

Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing aggregate operations

Proven experience with operational, sales, and marketing issues affecting aggregate operations

Bachelors in Engineering or 10+ years of aggregates operations management experience

Demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and successes identifying new profitable business opportunities

Strong analytical skills and fact-based, data driven decision making style

Computer literate including Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Experience creating budgets and managing via financial statements and operations KPIs

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a culture of safety as a core value within all activities

A track record of staff development skills and excellent leadership skills

Motivated to assume and manage all aspects associated with the role such as frequent travel between sites, managing multiple priorities, dealing with urgent situations, and working irregular schedules

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Multi-site experience

Work Environment

What we have to offer

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan

Highly competitive benefits programs

401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Heidelberg Materials is a drug free workplace.

Employer Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled