Area Operations Manager

QUIKRETE Companies

$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of workplace safety and implementing safety programs.
  • Experience managing operations across multiple states.
  • Ability to develop and manage operating budgets.
  • Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance in industrial settings.
  • Proven project management skills for capital projects.
  • Understanding of supply chain logistics for trucks, rail cars, and barges.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on servant leadership principles.
  • Experience with material handling and silo storage.
  • Willingness to travel regularly.
  • Capability to work in high-pressure environments without direct supervision.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cement or related industries.

Responsibilities

  • Champion safety practices through active participation and staff engagement.
  • Ensure terminal operations align with schedules, quality standards, and budgets.
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
  • Promote a positive work culture that supports safety and professional development.
  • Encourage community involvement and uphold corporate image.
  • Oversee capital investment projects within budget and time constraints.
  • Direct strategies that align with business and marketing plans for operations.
  • Manage budget and full P&L accountability for the business unit.
  • Enforce safety and environmental compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze shipping data to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Optimize outbound shipping using the Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
  • Ensure efficient dispatch operations that meet customer expectations.
  • Lead the recruiting, training, and management of Terminal Managers.
  • Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment prioritizing safety and fair compensation.
  • Opportunity for community engagement and positive corporate representation.
  • Involvement in strategic business initiatives and operational improvements.
Full Job Description
Area Operations Manager position requires providing customers with product knowledge and pricing information for a variety of project levels. Position requires a candidate to have a pleasant and accommodating attitude, while being proactive with situations that are constantly changing.

Terminal Operations Leadership Responsibilities
  • Safety Culture:
    Champion safe work practices by participating in safety meetings and engaging with staff on individual safety concerns and initiatives.
  • Operational Execution:
    Ensure terminal operations are executed according to schedule, quality standards, and forecasted expenses to meet sales demands-without compromising long-term terminal performance.
  • Cost Optimization:
    Contribute to reducing throughput costs by leading studies, tests, and implementing technical or organizational modifications that lower fixed and variable costs without sacrificing quality or equipment integrity.
  • Work Environment & Employee Engagement:
    Foster a positive work environment that prioritizes safety, fair compensation, and professional growth through training, development, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Community & Corporate Relations:
    Actively support and promote community involvement and uphold a positive corporate image.
  • Capital Investment:
    Recommend and oversee implementation of capital investments within budget, scope, and time constraints to ensure efficient terminal operations.
  • Strategic Business Development:
    Lead the development and execution of strategies in alignment with business and marketing plans for the Logistics function.
  • Financial Oversight:
    Responsible for managing the business unit's budget, capital expenditures, and full P&L accountability.
  • Policy & Regulatory Compliance:
    Establish and enforce safety and environmental policies in full compliance with DOT and regulatory requirements.
  • Shipping & Route Optimization:
    Consult with Terminal Managers to analyze shipping data and recommend operational changes to improve route efficiency.
  • Technology Optimization (TMS):
    Leverage the company's Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize outbound shipping, ensure system/data integrity, and support ongoing system development for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Performance Metrics:
    Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
  • Dispatch Efficiency:
    Oversee dispatch operations to ensure terminal efficiency and meet customer service expectations.
  • Talent Management:
    Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management of all Terminal Managers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with leadership and other departments to design and implement policies, procedures, and objectives that drive continuous improvement.

About You

Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of workplaces safety, including implementing and executing safety programs and policies.
  • Managing multiple locations across multiple states.
  • Develop and manage operating budgets for each location
  • Has knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
  • Project management experience and capital projects planning and execution.
  • Knowledge of supply chain logistic for truck, rail cars, and barges.
  • Ability to lead employees at multiple locations in a positive manner with servant leadership principles.
  • Experience with material handling, bulk powders, and silo storage
  • Capable of travelling on a regular basis.
  • Able to work in a high pressure environment without direct supervision.
  • 5 years experience in cement industry or related field

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