Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development

Holcim Ltd.; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

Paid time off & Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. in Middleton, MA is seeking a Director of Operations & Sustainable Resource Development to lead regional quarrying, aggregate processing, and recycling sites with a focus on safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship.

This role drives long-term reserves and mine planning, capital project execution, cost-per-ton optimization, and strategic growth, while mentoring regional managers and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Minimum 10-15+ years of progressive operational leadership in heavy construction materials or quarrying.
• Strong knowledge of safety laws, environmental permitting, and capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-site P&L, budgets and CapEx to maximize throughput and margin.
• Lead safety culture, ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance and risk assessments.
• Oversee exploration, geological modeling, reserve estimation and long-term plans.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives including permitting and reclamation.
• Develop ROI cases for major investments and coordinate with sales/logistics.
• Mentor regional management, plant managers and engineers.

Skills

MSHA/OSHA compliance

Blast design

Mineral processing circuits

Fixed asset automation

Environmental permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA preferred)

Job description

Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development

Requisition ID: 18005

Location: Middleton, MA, US, 01949

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Estimated Wage Range $185,000 - $210,000/Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we're ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

We're seeking a Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development who's ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Director, Operations & Sustainable Resource Development | Req ID: 18005 | HR Contact: Fredric Victor THOMPSON | Location: Middleton Office MA

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director, Operations and Sustainable Resource Development provides executive leadership across regional hard rock quarries, sand and gravel pits, aggregate processing operations, and recycling sites within the East and Great Lakes Region. Based at the Middleton, MA office, this role drives operational excellence, long-term reserves and mine planning, capital project execution, financial optimization (cost-per-ton and marginal contribution), and progressive environmental stewardship.

WHAT YOU'LL ACOMPLISH

• Operational & Financial Excellence: Direct multi-site P&L, operating budgets, and CapEx
  programs to maximize production throughput, plant uptime, yield, and financial optimization
  (cost-per-ton and marginal contribution).
• Safety & Compliance: Champion an uncompromising safety culture by enforcing strict
  MSHA/OSHA compliance, risk assessments, and plant integrity programs.
• Sustainable Resource & Mine Planning: Oversee subsurface exploration, geological
  modeling, reserve estimation, and long-term extraction plans to ensure asset longevity.
• Direct environmental sustainability initiatives, including overburden stripping schedules,
  water recirculation projects, dust suppression, progressive pit reclamation, and permitting
  processes.
• Strategic Growth & Capital Management: Develop ROI business cases and manage major
  capital expenditures (such as crusher replacements, wash towers, and plant automation).
  Partner with sales and logistics to streamline aggregate transport and participate in M&A duediligence.
• Leadership & Development: Provide mentorship and strategic direction for regional
  operations management, plant managers, quarry superintendents, and production engineers.
• Operational & Financial Leadership:
• Direct multi-site P&L, operating budgets, and CapEx programs to maximize
  production throughput, plant uptime, and yield.
• Champion an uncompromising safety culture, enforcing strict MSHA/OSHA
  compliance, risk assessments, and plant integrity programs.
• Sustainable Resource Development:
• Assist in overseeing subsurface exploration, overburden stripping
  schedules,geological modeling, reserve estimation, and long-term extraction
  plans to ensure long-term asset longevity.
• Lead local, state, and federal permitting processes (air quality, stormwater, and
  extraction permits).
• Strategic Growth & Capital Management:
• Assist in developing ROI business cases and in managing major CapEx
  investments (crusher replacement, wash towers, plant automation).
• Partner with regional sales and logistics teams to balance inventory and
  streamline aggregate transport modes.
• Participate in operational due diligence and site evaluations for potential M&A
  opportunities.
• Leadership & Labor Relations:
• Provide mentorship and strategic direction for region operations management,
  plant managers, quarry superintendents, and production engineers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit thesebehaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration (Master’s degree or MBA preferred), or equivalent.

Required Work Experience: 10-15+ years of progressive operational leadership experience in heavy construction materials, aggregate processing, or hard rock quarrying.

Required Technical Skills: Comprehensive understanding of MSHA regulations, blast design, mineral processing circuits, fixed asset automation, and environmental permitting.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment, including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.