Area Operations Manager

Imperium Global; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company vehicle

Job summary

Imperium Global is partnering with a leading global building materials business to appoint an Area Operations Manager responsible for multiple sites. You will lead Plant Managers and be accountable for safety, production, cost, and people across the area.

The role prioritizes a zero-harm safety culture, MSHA compliance, and continuous improvement, with development toward an executive track. Local candidates and those willing to relocate are welcome.

Qualifications

• 3+ to 7+ years of operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading Plant Managers; multi-site experience preferred.
• Background in aggregates, cement or mining ideal; other heavy manufacturing considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Plant Managers and oversee area operations across multiple sites.
• Drive zero-harm safety culture and MSHA compliance.
• Own production, cost, quality, and P&L for the area.
• Shape maintenance strategy and capital project delivery.
• Foster continuous improvement and share best practices across sites.
• Build relationships with customers, community and stakeholders.

Skills

Operations leadership

Multi-site leadership

Safety & compliance

Cost & P&L management

People development

Job description

Imperium Global is partnering with a leading global building materials business to find an Area Operations Manager for one of its largest operations. You'll lead multiple sites through a team of Plant Managers, and you'll be accountable for safety, production, cost and people across the area.

What you'll do

• Drive a zero-harm safety culture and full MSHA and environmental compliance
• Own production, cost, quality and P&L for the area
• Lead, coach and develop Plant Managers and the wider site workforce
• Shape maintenance strategy, equipment reliability and capital project delivery
• Champion continuous improvement and share best practice across sites
• Build strong relationships with customers, the community and internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• 3-7+ years of operations leadership experience
• A proven record of leading teams; multi-site experience is a strong plus
• A background in aggregates, cement or mining is ideal. Other heavy manufacturing experience is welcome too.
• Someone who wants a long-term career and to grow with the business
• Local candidates and those willing to relocate are both welcome

What's on offer

• A competitive package, including an annual bonus and a company vehicle.
• A clear path to senior leadership, with this role a development track toward an executive position