Area Operations Manager
About The Position
The Area Operations Manager leads the production process, maintenance, and logistics for Granite’s construction materials business, with a focus on leadership, construction materials production, and operational safety. The role oversees operations with up to $250 million in annual revenue and is responsible for Aggregates, Asphalt, and Recycled material sites in Southern California. The manager oversees production and maintenance, budgets and capital projects, team leadership, safety, health, environmental and quality compliance, and operational performance. The role also reviews environmental permits and site compliance, manages operational costs, and works with the safety department to communicate and reduce risks to field operations personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, engineering (including civil or mechanical), construction management, business, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 15 years of experience in a mining and material processing environment.
- At least 10 years of management experience.
- Proven knowledge of the materials business and experience with hot mix asphalt and aggregate plants.
- Ability to assess the current financial status and forecast monthly, quarterly, and yearly results of materials operations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to manage and prioritize resources, people, and projects.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of union jurisdiction and labor agreements applicable to the materials business.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical knowledge of material processing plants and heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Manage aggregate, asphalt, and concrete production to meet production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Implement and monitor production schedules to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
- Assess production processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Manage capital budgets and projects, maintain and update capital plans, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining plant efficiency and reliability.
- Manage production and maintenance costs in support of production plans and customer demands.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate the team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify team members’ training needs.
- Enforce safety, health, environmental, and quality protocols and promote a safe work environment.
- Conduct safety meetings, training, and inspections to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Conduct operational reviews at least annually of environmental permits and conditions for aggregate and asphalt operations within the area of responsibility.
- Schedule regular on-site reviews to ensure plant operations comply with environmental permits.
- Develop and manage operational budgets, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or safety.
- Ensure job hazard analyses identify and communicate risks to the workforce, and partner with the safety department to provide formal and informal training to minimize risks to field operations personnel.
- Support corporate safety initiatives and champion the company’s Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Medical insurance, including two PPO plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending plans
- Programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness
- Health Savings Account option
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred by salaried employees; matching contributions vest immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
