Area Manager, Aggregates

Lafarge Africa Plc; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement savings

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Holistic Health & Well-being programs

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Area Manager to lead operations in Presque Isle, Michigan. This role involves driving productivity, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering employee engagement across multiple sites in the US and Canada. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to operational excellence, with a background in hard rock mining. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation in building solutions, where your contributions will help shape a greener future. If you are passionate about making a difference and leading teams to success, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of hard rock mining operations and MSHA policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Provide excellent customer service and address operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Team Building

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience (3-5 years)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and Solutions & Products.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Area Manager position is based in Presque Isle, Michigan and reports to the Operations Director. The Area Manager is primarily responsible for driving employee productivity, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and customer service levels by assisting with overseeing and managing operations within the product line.

Position will oversee these (3) locations, position requires 50%+ travel by car in US & Canada (company car included):

• Presque Isle Quarry (Aggregates)
  11351 E. Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle, Michigan 49777, US
• Lafarge Smelter Bay Quarry (Sand & Gravel)
  161 Peachey St, Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0, Canada
• Lafarge Manitoulin Dolomite Quarry (Aggregates)
  Lafarge Rd, Meldrum Bay, Ontario P0P 1R0, Canada

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Demonstrates a commitment to and supports operational implementation of communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Assists in developing safe and efficient operations – related plans, budgets and policies and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing operational issues, questions, or concerns in a timely manner.
• Supervises employees, monitors activities and satisfies reporting requirements in accordance with all regulatory requirements and Company’s policies.
• Responds to and maintains positive employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, and morale.
• Motivates employees and builds effective teams while ensuring a culture built with honesty and integrity, and compliance with company requirements.
• Communicates and promotes safety, compliance, and environmental requirements in alignment with all regulatory requirements as well as Company Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Works directly with Quarry Managers.
• Works directly with Safety and Environmental to ensure plant performance is aligned with all regulatory and Company expectations for compliance and performance.
• Works with Procurement to ensure operational spending is aligned with company expectations.
• Regularly communicates via phone, email, or in person with customers, community members, and business stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and exceeded.
• Ensures proper administration / interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions, and a team spirit within the plant and Union officials.
• Contributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience.
Field of Study Preferred: Mining, Operations Management, Project Management or other related disciplines or equivalent experience.
Required Work Experience:

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a unionized environment, 3+ years of hard rock mining experience.
• Ideal candidate has working knowledge of CFR Part 46 (MSHA) and practical experience with all aspects of unionized aggregates operations including but not limited to:
• hard rock mining
• fixed plant maintenance
• fleet management
• drilling and blasting
• mine planning

Required Training/Certifications: MSHA Part 46, First AID / CPR / AED (preferred)
Licenses Required: Valid driver’s license
Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite (gmail, drive, sheets, slides, forms), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP.
Travel Requirements: Local travel required between sites.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledgeable of hard rock mining operations with demonstrated good judgment.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Practical application and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and obtain results through others.
• Ability to influence direct reports to action.
• Ability to build effective relationships with direct reports and business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and a high level of professionalism when under pressure.
• Strong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Sound knowledge of MSHA policies and procedures.
• Experience with Unions and a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret financial statements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.