Line of Business: Service & Support
Position OverviewHeidelberg Materials is seeking a results-oriented Area Operations Manager to lead and optimize operations across multiple sites within a designated region. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, developing high-performing teams, ensuring the efficient production and delivery of quality products, and assisting in the development of annual budgets while maintaining responsibility for area financial performance and profit-and-loss results.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead area operations to achieve safety, production, quality, environmental, financial, and customer service objectives across multiple locations.
- Develop annual operating budgets, monitor financial performance, and maintain accountability for area P&L results while identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, reliability, and cost management.
- Coach, develop, and support site leadership teams to build a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and high performance.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and safety expectations while supporting sustainable business practices.
What Are We Looking For- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multiple operations while delivering strong safety, operational, and financial performance.
- Strong business acumen with proven capability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and drive profitable results.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, aggregates, construction materials, mining, or heavy industrial operations with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Effective leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and develop teams at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands, solve complex business challenges, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
Work Environment- Frequent travel to operational sites within the assigned area.
- Combination of office, plant, quarry, and field environments.
- Regular interaction with employees, customers, contractors, vendors, and business leaders.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions, industrial equipment, and production environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.
What We Offer- Competitive base salary ($125,190 - $166,917) and participation in our annual incentive plan.
- 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 Saving 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
