Area Operations Manager

Heidelberg Materials North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

AD&D and Disability coverage

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks an experienced leader to direct and optimize daily ready-mix operations across multiple facilities in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes safety, production, quality, and customer service objectives.

You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with plant, sales, dispatch and maintenance to maximize efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Travel between locations is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability to lead multi-site operations and deliver strong business results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational processes, workforce planning, safety programs, and performance management practices.
• Proven ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and implement effective operational improvements.
• Effective communication, relationship-building, and collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Commitment to developing teams, promoting inclusion, and supporting a customer-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize daily ready mix operations across multiple facilities to achieve safety, production, quality, and customer service objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and accountability.
• Collaborate with plant, sales, dispatch, and maintenance teams to maximize efficiency, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze operational performance metrics, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that improve productivity and profitability.
• Develop, coach, and support employees while fostering engagement, teamwork, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Operational knowledge

Data analysis

Safety programs

Communication skills

Team development

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and optimize daily ready mix operations across multiple facilities to achieve safety, production, quality, and customer service objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and accountability.
• Collaborate with plant, sales, dispatch, and maintenance teams to maximize efficiency, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze operational performance metrics, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that improve productivity and profitability.
• Develop, coach, and support employees while fostering engagement, teamwork, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated capability to lead multi-site operations and deliver strong business results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational processes, workforce planning, safety programs, and performance management practices.
• Proven ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and implement effective operational improvements.
• Effective communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Commitment to developing teams, promoting inclusion, and supporting a customer-focused culture.

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based with regular travel between ready mix locations and customer sites.
• Combination of office, plant, and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying weather conditions and operational equipment.
• Requires the ability to respond to business needs, operational priorities, and occasional after-hours situations.

What We Offer

• $120,000-$130,000 base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.