Area Operations Manager

01803 - Heidelberg Materials CanadaLtd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Ottawa is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead operational performance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and French, possess strong leadership skills, and have a focus on safety and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Industry leading benefits package

Pension plan

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Bilingual communication skills (English/French) to support operations.
• Leadership experience in operations or industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to lead change in a dynamic setting.
• Familiarity with regional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational performance across multiple sites.
• Oversee production activities and maintenance programs.
• Champion safety and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production.
• Manage budgets and performance metrics.

Skills

Bilingual communication skills (English/French)

Demonstrated leadership in operations

Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities

Ability to lead change

Familiarity with regional regulations

Job description

Heidelberg Materials has a current job opening for an Area Operations Manager out of our Ottawa, Ontario Office.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support operational performance across multiple sites in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.
• Oversee production activities, maintenance programs, and heavy equipment management to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability.
• Champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production and logistics.
• Manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics to achieve business goals.
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, engagement, and development.

What Are We Looking For

• Bilingual communication skills (English/French) to support operations across provinces.
• Demonstrated leadership in operations or industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to lead change and drive performance in a dynamic setting.
• Familiarity with regional regulations and industry best practices.
• Travel within Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec locations required.
• Combination of office and field-based work.
• Fast-paced, safety-focused, and team-oriented culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($115,130 - $153,503) and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness.
• Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options.
• Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Welcome

Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

About us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.