Area Operations Manager

CMC Partners; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Long‑term incentive opportunity

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CMC Partners in California is seeking an Area Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership across multiple aggregate operations. The role oversees surface sand and gravel mining, wash plants and dry processing facilities, with a hands-on leadership style.

You will develop production plans, improve efficiency and equipment reliability, manage budgets and capital projects, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant aggregates, sand and gravel or surface mining experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple plants or operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of wash plants, dry plants and aggregate processing equipment.
• Proven success improving production efficiency and equipment performance.
• Experience leading Plant Managers, supervisors and frontline employees.
• Strong production planning, budgeting and capital-project experience.
• Experience operating within an MSHA-regulated environment.
• Hands-on, servant-leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Plant Managers, supervisors and frontline employees.
• Improve production efficiency, throughput and cost performance.
• Develop short- and long-term production plans.
• Improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support operating budgets, capital planning and forecasting.
• Drive safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Standardising operational best practices across multiple facilities.
• Developing future operational leaders and succession plans.
• Maintaining a visible, hands-on presence across the operations.

Skills

Aggregates experience

Plant leadership

Budgeting

Production planning

MSHA environment

Tools

Wash plants

Dry plants

Aggregate processing equipment

Job description

A leading construction materials producer is seeking an experienced Area Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership across multiple aggregate operations in California.

This is a newly created position designed to strengthen frontline leadership, improve operational performance and support continued regional growth.

The Opportunity

The Area Manager will oversee surface sand and gravel mining and processing operations, including wash plants and dry processing facilities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing Plant Managers, supervisors and frontline employees
• Improving production efficiency, throughput and cost performance
• Developing short- and long-term production plans
• Improving equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs
• Supporting operating budgets, capital planning and performance forecasting
• Driving safety, environmental and regulatory compliance
• Standardising operational best practices across multiple facilities
• Developing future operational leaders and succession plans
• Maintaining a visible, hands‑on presence across the operations

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant aggregates, sand and gravel or surface mining experience
• Experience overseeing multiple plants or operational teams
• Strong knowledge of wash plants, dry plants and aggregate processing equipment
• Proven success improving production efficiency and equipment performance
• Experience leading Plant Managers, supervisors and frontline employees
• Strong production planning, budgeting and capital-project experience
• Experience operating within an MSHA-regulated environment
• A hands‑on, servant‑leadership approach

This position requires a credible frontline leader who can gain the trust of experienced operational teams, constructively challenge existing processes and implement sustainable improvements.

Candidates must currently be based in California or be willing to relocate within the state.

Package

The position offers a highly competitive executive compensation package, including:

• Annual performance bonus
• Long‑term incentive opportunity
• Company vehicle
• Relocation assistance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing regional operation with a clear path toward future Regional Manager and senior operational leadership positions.

All applications and conversations will be treated as strictly confidential.