Area Operations Manager

Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

About Heidelbergmaterials

• Service & Support About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials.
• Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead several sites with six direct reports and 100 indirect reports.
• Demonstrate safety as a core value across assigned operations; conduct field observations, safety meetings, incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained.
• Ensure compliance with MSH, DOT, and environmental requirements (e.g., permits, stormwater, air, reclamation); maintain audit reediness and partner with EHS on inspections a reporting.
• Lead and develop plant/site leadership teams; set expectations, coach performance, support staffing plans, and build a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Own operating budgets for assigned area.
• Review monthly results, identify variances, and implement cost-control actions to effectively scale to current sales demands.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives (lean/CI) that improve throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and quality; standardize best practices across sites.
• CAPEX scoping for site improvements (safety, compliance, plant upgrades); develop business cases, manage project execution, and ensure start-up meets performance targets.

Requirements

• Are We Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change
• Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

Work Environment

Must be willing to travel regularly within the assigned area (typically 50%–75%), mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips.