Area Operations Manager

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Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready‑mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top‑quality, innovative products and services.

The Area Operations Manager – Aggregates position has overall responsibility for supervising and supporting Aggregate Superintendents and their teams through coaching and mentoring in safe, efficient work practices. Reporting to the General Manager – Aggregates, this position is based out of Pittston, PA and is responsible for two aggregate operations producing approximately 1

Mtpy, as well as two idled locations that are operated on a project‑by‑project basis.

• Act as a lead of aggregate line of business for Northern sites with overall responsibility for coordination and communication across all stakeholders
• Directs and coordinates activities related to production of company aggregate products and third‑party crushing, including safety, compliance, source planning, and quality control at all aggregate locations
• Manage, track, and accurately report inventory levels to management including quarterly and year‑end inventories
• Establish and implement key performance indicators and utilize them to manage assigned sites
• Direct mine and pit planning
• Develop and implement a plan for continuous improvement
• Effectively manage multiple priorities, problem‑solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
• 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 and external 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 other LOBs) to create maximum value for the business
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the operations
• Build relationships within the local communities surrounding the operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• BS Degree and/or High School diploma with five (5) or more years’ experience in the industry, and with 2 years of aggregate leadership experience.
• Industry experience in aggregates, asphalt, ready mix, or construction required.
• Good understanding of geology, mining, and quality control.
• Experience effectively managing and leading teams.
• Multi‑site experience preferred.
• Strong learning agility.
• Track record of developing others and excellent leadership skills.

• Ability to prepare, present and explain financial data to leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of functional areas within aggregates and sales.
• Ability to work with peers and other members of management team from all lines of business to achieve progress towards mutual goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exemplary oral/written communication skills.
• Energetic, forward‑thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and ability to present themselves professionally.
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