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 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
Responsibilities
Lead several sites with six direct reports and 100 indirect reports, emphasizing safety as a core value
Conduct field observations, safety meetings, incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are completed
Develop plant/site leadership teams, set expectations, coach performance, and foster a culture of accountability
Own operating budgets for assigned area, review monthly results, and implement cost-control actions
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and quality
Lead CAPEX scoping for site improvements, develop business cases, and manage project execution
Benefits
Regular travel within the assigned area (typically 50%-75%), mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support
What You'll Be Doing
Lead several sites with six direct reports and 100 indirect reports. Demonstrate safety as a core value across assigned operations; conduct field observations, safety meetings, incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained. Ensure compliance with MSH, DOT, and environmental requirements (e.g., permits, stormwater, air, reclamation); maintain audit reediness and partner with EHS on inspections a reporting.
Lead and develop plant/site leadership teams; set expectations, coach performance, support staffing plans, and build a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
Own operating budgets for assigned area. Review monthly results, identify variances, and implement cost-control actions to effectively scale to current sales demands.
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives (lean/CI) that improve throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and quality; standardize best practices across sites.
Lead CAPEX scoping for site improvements (safety, compliance, plant upgrades); develop business cases, manage project execution, and ensure start-up meets performance targets.
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
Work Environment
Must be willing to travel regularly within the assigned area (typically 50%-75%), mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips.
