Area Operation Manager

Commercial Metals; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

401(k) match

Lifestyle Benefit

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

Commercial Metals in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead safety-focused, cost-conscious operations across multiple facilities. You will drive productivity, manage budgets, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver strong financial results while upholding quality and service.

You'll oversee staffing, training, and mentorship of branch teams, with a heavy travel requirement and emphasis on continuous improvement, process standardization, and reliable performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to review and discuss results and P&L statements.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and operational performance tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and employee development aligned with CMC's core values.
• Ability to travel 70%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring excellence through leading with a safety mindset, maintaining good housekeeping across all responsible branches, and driving productivity.
• Ensures the business meets expected financial returns, company and location goals.
• Drives business growth by maximizing output and minimizing costs while balancing customer service and quality needs.
• Drive continue improvement across all aspects of the business. Implement best practices and lead cross training efforts to ensure team flexibility and growth.
• Ensure all applicable internal controls are executed and upheld daily.
• Ensuring effective inventory control processes across all responsible branches, manage shipping and receiving, supervise logistics, and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Hold self and employees accountable for doing what is right for the business.
• Utilize P&L's, daily sales reports, daily order reports, Power BI reports, and other tools to measure and ensure progress.
• Responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring a strong branch staff to ensure focused, supported, and efficient day to day operations

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Process improvement

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

At CMC, our Area Operations Managers ensure smooth, safe, and cost- effective operations across multiple facilities within their assigned regions. This role is central to optimizing processes, managing teams, and upholding the operational standards that define our commitment to quality and service.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for ensuring excellence through leading with a safety mindset, maintaining good housekeeping across all responsible branches, and driving productivity
• Ensures the business meets expected financial returns, company and location goals
• Drives business growth by maximizing output and minimizing costs while balancing customer service and quality needs
• Drive continue improvement across all aspects of the business. Implement best practices and lead cross training efforts to ensure team flexibility and growth
• Ensure all applicable internal controls are executed and upheld daily
• Ensuring effective inventory control processes across all responsible branches, manage shipping and receiving, supervise logistics, and ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Hold self and employees accountable for doing what is right for the business
• Utilize P&L's, daily sales reports, daily order reports, Power BI reports, and other tools to measure and ensure progress
• Responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring a strong branch staff to ensure focused, supported, and efficient day to day operations

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a related environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to review and discuss results and P&L statements
• Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and operational performance tools
• Commitment to safety, quality, and employee development aligned with CMC's core values
• Ability to travel 70%

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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