Area Operations Manager

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to oversee multiple aggregates sites, driving safety, quality, and cost efficiency across operations.

The role focuses on production targets, planning, maintenance coordination, and coaching teams, with emphasis on MSHA compliance, regulatory standards, and continuous improvement, including cost per ton improvements and budget stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites, ensuring consistent execution of safety and operating standards
• Deliver production, quality, and customer service targets through effective planning, daily management routines, and performance coaching
• Ensure MSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance; partner with EHS on inspections, audits, training, and corrective action closure
• Drive equipment reliability and maintenance execution, including outage coordination, downtime prioritization, and PM compliance
• Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Budgeting

MSHA knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $136,030.00 - $181,363.32

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 safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites, ensuring consistent execution of safety and operating standards
• Deliver production, quality, and customer service targets through effective planning, daily management routines, and performance coaching
• Ensure MSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance; partner with EHS on inspections, audits, training, and corrective action closure
• Drive equipment reliability and maintenance execution, including outage coordination, downtime prioritization, and PM compliance
• Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

Must be willing to travel regularly within the assigned area (typically 50%-75%), mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan $136,030-$181,363

• 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 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

Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.