The Area Operations Manager provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the regional organization with the objective of managing and controlling costs maximizing growth and profitability in a sustainable manner. Position will provide day-to-day Situational Leadership for the success of team members using company guiding principles & values.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manages regional operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established values, goals, objectives, and policies
- Drive a team culture that enhances the experience and empowers the support functions in order to achieve the region wide goals success
- Able to execute and contribute to a long range vision for the region by implementing agreed programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit with emphasis on long term principals, sustainability, and a creative work environment
- Develop and create initiatives aligned with organizational goals
- Provides direction and structure for operating units through celebrating successes, rewarding positive behavior, motivation, and accountability
- Drive systematic approach in all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement in order to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization
- Provide mentoring, growth opportunities and guidance to subordinates and other employees with an emphasis on Succession Planning and personal career growth throughout all levels of the organization
- Collaborate across regions to spread Best Practices and experiences through a focus on Continuous Improvement and knowledge management
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:- Related Bachelor Degree, MBA or Masters Degree is preferred
- Minimum 10 experience progressive experience in mining or heavy engineering industry
- Minimum of 10 years managerial experience with increasing responsibility
- Must demonstrate the ability to effectively lead a $50MM + business unit
- Proven in leading operational excellence through application of behavior based management
- Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills, knowledge of continuous manufacturing sector
- Demonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethic
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Ability to travel
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