Area Operations Manager

Allied Reliability; Butler (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking an Area Operations Manager for Mining Operations to lead regional activities and drive profitability. Kiln experience is necessary and candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in mining or heavy engineering, including 10+ years in progressive management roles.

The role emphasizes situational leadership, continuous improvement, and mentoring, with a focus on sustainable growth and ROI across the region.

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor Degree, MBA or Masters Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience in mining or heavy engineering.
• 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 behavior based management.
• Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills in continuous manufacturing.
• Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate regional operations by established values, goals and policies.
• Drive a team culture that empowers support functions to meet region-wide goals.
• Execute and contribute to a long-range vision to achieve growth and profit.
• Develop and create initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide direction and structure for operating units through accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase ROI and optimize workflows.
• Mentor subordinates and support Succession Planning and career growth.
• Collaborate across regions to share best practices and knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor Degree

MBA or Masters 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