Area Operations Manager

Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites, ensuring consistent execution of safety and operating standards

Deliver production, quality, and customer service targets through effective planning, daily management routines, and performance coaching

Ensure MSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance; partner with EHS on inspections, audits, training, and corrective action closure

Drive equipment reliability and maintenance execution, including outage coordination, downtime prioritization, and PM compliance

Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered

7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred

Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance

Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change

Successful candidate mustsubmitto post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

• Must be willing to travel regular within the assigned area (typically
  50%–75%),mostlyday trips and occasional overnight trips.

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan $136,030-$181,363

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

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.