Area Operations Manager

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Benefits package

Job summary

Quikrete Holdings Inc. in Minnesota seeks an Area Operations Manager to provide product knowledge and pricing for varied projects. The role demands a proactive, customer-friendly approach as conditions continually evolve.

You will lead terminal operations, oversee budgets, and drive safety and efficiency across locations. Responsibilities include cost optimization, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to align with business and marketing plans for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety programs and policy execution.
• Experience managing multiple locations across states.
• Ability to develop and manage operating budgets.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Project management experience and capital projects planning.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics for trucks, rail, and barges.
• Ability to lead employees across locations with servant leadership.
• Experience with material handling, bulk powders, and silo storage.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Thoroughness under high-pressure environments.
• Minimum 5 years in cement industry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture and engage with staff on safety initiatives.
• Ensure terminal operations meet schedule, quality, and forecasted costs.
• Lead cost reduction efforts by studies, tests, and modifications.
• Foster a positive work environment with safety, compensation, and growth.
• Support community involvement and uphold corporate image.
• Oversee capital investments within budget, scope and time.
• Lead development and execution of logistics strategies aligned with plans.
• Manage budget, capital expenditures, and full P&L accountability.
• Establish and enforce DOT and regulatory compliance policies.
• Consult with Terminal Managers to optimize shipping routes.
• Leverage TMS to optimize outbound shipping and data integrity.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics.
• Oversee dispatch to ensure efficiency and customer service.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management of Terminal Managers.
• Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety culture

Multi-location leadership

Budget management

Maintenance knowledge

Project management

Supply chain logistics

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Pressure handling

Tools

TMS

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront.

The Area Operations Manager position requires providing customers with product knowledge and pricing information for a variety of project levels. Position requires a candidate to have a pleasant and accommodating attitude, while being proactive with situations that are constantly changing.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

Terminal Operations Leadership Responsibilities

• Safety Culture: Champion safe work practices by participating in safety meetings and engaging with staff on individual safety concerns and initiatives.
• Operational Execution: Ensure terminal operations are executed according to schedule, quality standards, and forecasted expenses to meet sales demands without compromising long-term terminal performance.
• Cost Optimization: Contribute to reducing throughput costs by leading studies, tests, and implementing technical or organizational modifications that lower fixed and variable costs without sacrificing quality or equipment integrity.
• Work Environment & Employee Engagement: Foster a positive work environment that prioritizes safety, fair compensation, and professional growth through training, development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Community & Corporate Relations: Actively support and promote community involvement and uphold a positive corporate image.
• Capital Investment: Recommend and oversee implementation of capital investments within budget, scope, and time constraints to ensure efficient terminal operations.
• Strategic Business Development: Lead the development and execution of strategies in alignment with business and marketing plans for the Logistics function.
• Financial Oversight: Responsible for managing the business unit’s budget, capital expenditures, and full P&L accountability.
• Policy & Regulatory Compliance: Establish and enforce safety and environmental policies in full compliance with DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Shipping & Route Optimization: Consult with Terminal Managers to analyze shipping data and recommend operational changes to improve route efficiency.
• Technology Optimization (TMS): Leverage the company’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize outbound shipping, ensure system/data integrity, and support ongoing system development for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Metrics: Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Dispatch Efficiency: Oversee dispatch operations to ensure terminal efficiency and meet customer service expectations.
• Talent Management: Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management of all Terminal Managers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with leadership and other departments to design and implement policies, procedures, and objectives that drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of workplaces safety, including implementing and executing safety programs and policies.
• Managing multiple locations across multiple states.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for each location
• Has knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
• Project management experience and capital projects planning and execution.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistic for truck, rail cars, and barges.
• Ability to lead employees at multiple locations in a positive manner with servant leadership principles.
• Experience with material handling, bulk powders, and silo storage
• Capable of travelling on a regular basis.
• Able to work in a high pressure environment without direct supervision.
• 5 years experience in cement industry or related field