Area Operations Manager

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. The Area Operations Manager position requires providing customers with product knowledge and pricing information for a variety of project levels. Position requires a candidate to have a pleasant and accommodating attitude, while being proactive with situations that are constantly changing.

• Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth:Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

• Safety Culture
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  Champion safe work practices by participating in safety meetings and engaging with staff on individual safety concerns and initiatives.
• Operational Execution
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  Ensure terminal operations are executed according to schedule, quality standards, and forecasted expenses to meet sales demands—without compromising long-term terminal performance.
• Cost Optimization
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  Contribute to reducing throughput costs by leading studies, tests, and implementing technical or organizational modifications that lower fixed and variable costs without sacrificing quality or equipment integrity.
• Work Environment & Employee Engagement
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  Foster a positive work environment that prioritizes safety, fair compensation, and professional growth through training, development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Community & Corporate Relations
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  Actively support and promote community involvement and uphold a positive corporate image.
• Capital Investment
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  Recommend and oversee implementation of capital investments within budget, scope, and time constraints to ensure efficient terminal operations.
• Strategic Business Development
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  Lead the development and execution of strategies in alignment with business and marketing plans for the Logistics function.
• Financial Oversight
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  Responsible for managing the business unit’s budget, capital expenditures, and full P&L accountability.
• Policy & Regulatory Compliance
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  Establish and enforce safety and environmental policies in full compliance with DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Shipping & Route Optimization
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  Consult with Terminal Managers to analyze shipping data and recommend operational changes to improve route efficiency.
• Technology Optimization (TMS):
  Leverage the company’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize outbound shipping, ensure system/data integrity, and support ongoing system development for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Metrics
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  Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Dispatch Efficiency
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  Oversee dispatch operations to ensure terminal efficiency and meet customer service expectations.
• Talent Management
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  Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management of all Terminal Managers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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  Work closely with leadership and other departments to design and implement policies, procedures, and objectives that drive continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of workplaces safety, including implementing and executing safety programs and policies.
• Managing multiple locations across multiple states.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for each location
• Has knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
• Project management experience and capital projects planning and execution.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistic for truck, rail cars, and barges.
• Ability to lead employees at multiple locations in a positive manner with servant leadership principles.
• Experience with material handling, bulk powders, and silo storage
• Capable of travelling on a regular basis.
• Able to work in a high pressure environment without direct supervision.
• 5 years experience in cement industry or related field