Regional Terminal Operations Leader

Hirebridge; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete Materials is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead terminal operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. The role requires proactive leadership to optimize shipping, budgeting, and performance metrics.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives in logistics, collaborate with leadership, and manage capital investments while maintaining a strong safety culture and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of workplace safety, including implementing and enforcing safety programs and policies.
• Experience managing multiple locations across multiple states.
• Ability to develop and manage operating budgets for each location.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
• Project management experience with capital projects planning and execution.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics for truck, rail cars, and barges.
• Ability to lead employees at multiple locations with servant leadership.
• Experience with material handling, bulk powders, and silo storage.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Capable of working in a high-pressure environment without direct supervision.
• 5 years of cement industry or related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture by participating in safety meetings and addressing staff safety concerns.
• Ensure terminal operations are executed per schedule, quality standards and forecasted expenses.
• Lead cost-optimization initiatives to reduce fixed and variable costs without sacrificing quality or equipment integrity.
• Foster a positive work environment emphasizing safety, fair compensation, and employee development.
• Support community involvement and uphold a positive corporate image.
• Oversee capital investments within budget, scope and time constraints for efficient operations.
• Lead development and execution of strategies aligned with business and marketing plans for Logistics.
• Manage the business unit's budget, capex, and P&L accountability.
• Establish and enforce safety and environmental policies in compliance with DOT/regulations.
• Analyze shipping data with Terminal Managers and propose operational changes for route efficiency.
• Leverage Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize outbound shipping and system integrity.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and operational metrics.
• Oversee dispatch operations to ensure terminal efficiency and meet customer service expectations.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management of all Terminal Managers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement policies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Workplace safety knowledge

Multi-location management

Budget management

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Project management

Supply chain logistics

Servant leadership

Material handling experience

Travel readiness

High-pressure environment adaptability

Cement industry experience

Job description

Quikrete Materials is seeking an Area Operations Manager to lead terminal operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. The role requires proactive leadership to optimize shipping, budgeting, and performance metrics.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives in logistics, collaborate with leadership, and manage capital investments while maintaining a strong safety culture and customer focus.