Area Operations Manager

Allied Reliability; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking an Area Operations Manager for Mining Operations to lead regional site activities and optimize performance. Kiln experience is required and the role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cost control.

The position delivers day-to-day leadership for the regional organization, guiding teams, deploying company principles, and driving continuous improvement across operations to achieve sustainable growth and profit.

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor's degree, MBA or Masters Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in mining or heavy engineering industry.
• Minimum of 10 years managerial experience with increasing responsibility.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively lead a $50MM+ business unit.
• Proven in leading operational excellence through behavior-based management.
• Prior experience in continuous manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrable teamwork and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate regional operations aligned with values, goals and policies.
• Foster a team culture that empowers support functions toward regional goals.
• Lead long-range regional growth, profitability, sustainability, and a creative work environment.
• Develop initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide direction, structure, recognition, motivation, and accountability.
• Drive systematic operations with focus on continuous improvement and ROI.
• Mentor and grow subordinates, support succession planning.
• Collaborate across regions to share best practices and knowledge.

Skills

Situational Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

ROI & Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's/MBA/Master's Degree

Job description

Allied Reliability is seeking an Area Operations Manager for Mining Operations.

Kiln experience necessary

The Area Operations Manager provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the regional organization with the objective of managing and controlling costs maximizing growth and profitability in a sustainable manner. Position will provide day-to-day Situational Leadership for the success of team members using company guiding principles & values.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages regional operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established values, goals, objectives, and policies
• Drive a team culture that enhances the experience and empowers the support functions in order to achieve the region wide goals success
• Able to execute and contribute to a long range vision for the region by implementing agreed programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit with emphasis on long term principals, sustainability, and a creative work environment
• Develop and create initiatives aligned with organizational goals
• Provides direction and structure for operating units through celebrating successes, rewarding positive behavior, motivation, and accountability
• Drive systematic approach in all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement in order to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization
• Provide mentoring, growth opportunities and guidance to subordinates and other employees with an emphasis on Succession Planning and personal career growth throughout all levels of the organization
• Collaborate across regions to spread Best Practices and experiences through a focus on Continuous Improvement and knowledge management

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Related Bachelor Degree, MBA or Masters Degree is preferred
• Minimum 10 experience progressive experience in mining or heavy engineering industry
• Minimum of 10 years managerial experience with increasing responsibility
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively lead a $50MM + business unit
• Proven in leading operational excellence through application of behavior based management
• Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills, knowledge of continuous manufacturing sector
• Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic