Area Operations Manager

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General

Summary

This position will lead the production process, maintenance and logistics of our construction materials business through strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of construction materials production, and a focus on safety in operations up to $250 million annual revenue. This position is responsible for all Aggregates, Asphalt and Recycled material sites in Southern California.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Production Management:
  Efficiently manage the production of aggregate, asphalt, and concrete, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Implement and monitor production schedules to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime. Regularly assess production processes to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Manage capital budgets & monitor projects, ensuring plant efficiency and reliability is maintained, maintain & update capital plans and ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
  
  Manage production and maintenance costs supporting production plans and customer demands.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and motivate the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs to support the professional development of team members.
• SHEQ:
  Enforce strict adherence to safety, health, environmental and quality protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all employees and visitors. Conduct regular safety meetings, trainings, and inspections to mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Conduct operational reviews (at least annually) of environmental permits and conditions for aggregate and asphalt operations within area of responsibility. Schedule regular on-site reviews to ensure that plant operations comply with these permits.
• Budget Management:
  Develop and manage operational budgets, closely monitoring expenses and identify areas for cost optimization without compromising quality and safety standards. Ensure that JHA’s identify and communicate risk to workforce and partner with safety department to provide formal and informal training as appropriate to minimize risk to field operations personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, engineering (civil, mechanical, and other disciplines), construction management, business or equivalent work experience required.

Work Experience

Minimum 15+ years’ experience in a mining and material processing environment. Minimum 10+ years management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven knowledge of the materials business and experience in hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants. Mechanical knowledge of material processing plants and heavy equipment preferred. Ability to accurately assess the current financial status and forecast the monthly, quarterly, and yearly results of materials operations. Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees. Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources, people, and projects.

Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information. Thorough knowledge of union jurisdiction and labor agreements as applicable to the materials…