RMC Area Manager

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 77,180 - 102,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA options

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid bonding leave

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. in Leeds, AL is seeking an Area Manager to lead day-to-day operations across assigned ready-mix concrete locations, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance.

The role requires coaching and developing teams, partnering with sales, dispatch, and plant leadership to deliver exceptional customer service, monitor metrics and budgets, and pursue cost, quality, and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and compliance principles.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across assigned ready-mix concrete locations to ensure safe, efficient and reliable performance.
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership and accountability.
• Manage and develop teams by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and supporting growth.
• Partner with sales, dispatch, and plant leadership to deliver excellent customer service and operational results.
• Monitor operational metrics and budgets, identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality and productivity.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Operations planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Job description

Lead day-to-day operations across assigned ready-mix concrete locations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance.

Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Manage and develop teams by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and supporting growth.

Partner with sales, dispatch, and plant leadership to deliver excellent customer service and operational results.

Monitor operational metrics and budgets, identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, and productivity.

What Are We Looking For

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence outcomes in a fast-paced operational environment.

Strong understanding of safety, quality, and compliance principles with a commitment to operational excellence.

Proven capability to plan, prioritize, and execute across multiple locations or workgroups.

Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

This role operates in a combination of office, plant, and field environments. The Area Manager regularly visits ready-mix concrete plants and job sites, works around moving equipment, and partners closely with frontline teams. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required in operational areas.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary, $77,180 to $102,900, and participation in our annual incentive plan

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving 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