Sr. Area Operations Manager

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA, HRA, FSA

AD&D and Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee plant activity and drive performance for assets around the Philadelphia market. You will analyze asset performance, optimize procedures, and improve quality, efficiency, and costs while collaborating with maintenance and EH&S teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of aggregates operations, regulatory compliance, and a proven track record in identifying profitable business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Business or 10+ years of aggregates operations management experience.
• Five years of aggregates operations management.
• Strong understanding of geology, various mining methods, and quality control parameters.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing aggregate operations.
• Proven experience with operational, sales, and marketing issues affecting aggregate operations.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and successes identifying new profitable business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant activity and drive performance for assets located around the Philadelphia market.
• Analyze the performance of plant assets, the effectiveness of procedures, and the productivity of personnel, taking action where there are opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure effective fleet and maintenance plans are in place and executed at each operation.
• Prepare and implement annual operating and capital budgets as well as capital spending requests.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with EH&S standards and regulations.
• Identify and develop talent to build the team’s capability and strengthen bench strength for key roles.
• Evaluate subordinate performance and coach to achieve potential.
• Lead teams to achieve safety, environment, profit, productivity, costs and quality objectives.
• Develop close relationships with peers to create maximum business value.

Skills

Aggregates operations

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Business

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee plant activity and drive performance for assets located around the Philadelphia market.
• Analyze the performance of plant assets, the effectiveness of procedures, and the productivity of personnel, taking action where there are opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that effective fleet and maintenance plans are in place and executed at each operation.
• Prepare and implement annual operating and capital budgets as well as capital spending requests.
• Partner with the local Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to maintain a safe working environment, meeting all company standards andexternal regulations.
• Drive and promote a culture of safety and promote a safe work environment.
• Identify and develop talented individuals from all levels of your organization to build the team’s capability and to strengthen the bench strength to fill key roles, both hourly and salaried.
• Evaluate performance of subordinates and provide coaching enabling achievement of their full potential.
• Effectively lead team and supporting functions to accomplish organizational objectives regarding safety, environment, profit, productivity, efficiencies, production costs and quality.
• Develop close working relationships with peers (Sales Manager, Quality Control Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager) to create maximum value for the business.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Business or 10+ years of aggregates operations management experience
• Five years of aggregates operations management
• Strong understanding of geology, various mining methods, and quality control parameters
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing aggregate operations
• Proven experience with operational, sales, and marketing issues affecting aggregate operations
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and successes identifying new profitable business opportunities

Work Environment Fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Collaborative team culture. Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($153,010 - $204,000) and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Health 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

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.