Area Operations Manager

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $136,030.00 – $181,363.32 About Us   Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.  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 Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled