Area Operations Manager

Ghacem

$136K — $181K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates or heavy industrial operations, particularly in multi-site roles
  • Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and proven ability to lead safety culture
  • Experience managing budgets and improving productivity to enhance cost efficiency
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of team development and driving change

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations across multiple aggregates sites, focusing on safety and efficiency
  • Achieve production, quality, and customer service targets through effective planning
  • Ensure compliance with MSHA, DOT, and environmental regulations in collaboration with EHS
  • Drive the reliability and maintenance of equipment, coordinating outages and downtime
  • Manage budget performance and initiate continuous improvement projects to enhance cost per ton

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with automatic company contribution and matching
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Paid bonding leave, 15 vacation days, 40 hours of paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $136,030.00 – $181,363.32

What You'll Be Doing

  • 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

What Are We Looking For 

  • 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 

 

Conditions of Employment 

  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check 

  • Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing 

Work Environment 

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

What We Offer

  • 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

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