Area Manager - Asphalt Plant Operations

West Virginia Paving, Inc.; Dunbar (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

West Virginia Paving, Inc. is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive asphalt manufacturing across the Beckley area. You will work closely with HMA leadership to ensure safe, efficient production while guiding people and processes behind a successful operation.

This role focuses on safety, production planning, cost management, quality, and employee development in a dynamic, outdoor industrial environment. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in asphalt/industrial operations is valuable.
• Proven leadership of teams and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day asphalt manufacturing operations across the Beckley area.
• Develop and execute operating plans with leadership to meet production objectives.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet internal and customer needs.
• Support planning, staffing, equipment utilization, and maintenance to maximize plant performance.
• Provide direction to forepersons and production teams for effective resource use.
• Develop employees through coaching, feedback, and leadership development.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety culture

Production planning

Budgeting

Team coaching

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID: 530345

West Virginia Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is one of West Virginia's premier grading and paving contractors in the state. West Virginia Paving, Inc. performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete and more. Privately owned and operated until joining the CRH family in 2000, West Virginia Paving, Inc. has been servicing residents of West Virginia with the foremost paving services for decades. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Take the next step in your operations career and help lead asphalt manufacturing operations across the Beckley area.

In this role, you'll work closely with HMA leadership to drive safe, efficient, and reliable asphalt production while helping lead the people and processes behind a successful operation. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact across safety, production, plant performance, maintenance, cost management, quality, and employee development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations professional who enjoys being close to the business, solving problems, developing people, and continuously improving how work gets done.

What You’ll Do

• Help lead day-to-day asphalt manufacturing operations across the Beckley area.
• Partner with HMA leadership to develop and execute operating plans that support production and business objectives.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring employees follow established safety practices, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet the needs of paving operations and internal and external customers.
• Support production planning, staffing, equipment utilization, and maintenance activities to maximize plant performance.
• Provide direction to forepersons and production teams, helping ensure people, equipment, and facilities are utilized effectively.
• Develop employees through coaching, feedback, training, and leadership development.
• Monitor repair and maintenance spending and help identify opportunities to improve reliability and operational performance.
• Partner across operations, quality, maintenance, and other business functions to improve efficiency and solve operational challenges.
• Assist with budgets, purchasing, capital expenditures, inventory, and financial and operational reporting.
• Help ensure asphalt products consistently meet established quality standards.
• Build strong relationships and provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve safety, productivity, cost, quality, and overall plant performance.

Leading People

This role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on the development and performance of our teams. You’ll:

• Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Coach and develop employees to strengthen their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Provide timely performance feedback and recognition.
• Address employee concerns and operational challenges effectively.
• Build accountability while creating an environment where employees can succeed.
• Get results through effective delegation, communication, scheduling, and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a hands‑on operations leader who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment and enjoys developing people while delivering results.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or technical school or 2‑4 years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Experience in asphalt/HMA, aggregates, construction materials, heavy manufacturing, or a similar industrial operation is highly valuable.
• Previous experience leading employees, crews, or production teams.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and employee development.
• Experience coordinating production, maintenance, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Ability to analyze operational information and make practical, timely decisions.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Windows‑based systems.

What Will Help You Succeed

You’ll be successful in this position if you:

• Lead with safety and accountability.
• Enjoy being visible and engaged with employees in the operation.
• Can balance production demands with safety, quality, maintenance, and customer commitments.
• Know how to troubleshoot problems and keep operations moving.
• Build productive relationships across teams and functions.
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments.
• Want to continue developing as an operations leader.

Work Environment & Schedule

This is a hands‑on operational leadership role that requires regular interaction with plant operations and employees. The position includes work in outdoor and industrial environments around operating equipment and varying weather conditions.

Candidates should be comfortable with the demands of asphalt operations, including nights, weekends, travel, and work away from home when business needs require it.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

West Virginia Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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