Multi-Site Area Operations Leader – Mining & Aggregates

Heidelbergmaterials; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 136,030 - 181,363; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

Heidelbergmaterials is looking for an Area Operations Manager based in Thornton, Colorado. The successful candidate will lead efficient operations at multiple aggregates sites, ensuring safety and compliance while meeting production and quality targets. With a salary range of $136,030 to $181,363 and a comprehensive benefits package, this role requires over 7 years of operations leadership experience in aggregates or heavy industrial sectors, alongside strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA and ability to lead safety culture.
• Experience managing budgets and improving productivity, reliability, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites.
• Deliver production, quality, and customer service targets.
• Ensure MSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety culture leadership

Budget management

Team development

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Heidelbergmaterials is looking for an Area Operations Manager based in Thornton, Colorado. The successful candidate will lead efficient operations at multiple aggregates sites, ensuring safety and compliance while meeting production and quality targets. With a salary range of $136,030 to $181,363 and a comprehensive benefits package, this role requires over 7 years of operations leadership experience in aggregates or heavy industrial sectors, alongside strong communication and leadership skills.