Arcosa-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Hammond, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
Machinery Manufacturing

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Director of Operations based out of our Hammond, LA office to support a positive safety culture by directing the activities and staff within a dredge environment in Louisiana and Mississippi and a blasting/crushing environment in Florida and Alabama that are regulated by MSHA safety standards.

  • Champion a positive culture of safety excellence leading to safe performance and compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines and best practices including those related to safety, health and environmental.
  • Provide vision, direction and strategies to deliver optimal business performance.
  • Ensure business goals and objectives are in line with the overall business strategy.
  • Measure and respond to performance results on a regular basis, lead the operations organization to take advantage of opportunities, and take corrective measures where necessary.
  • Manage operating and capital budgets and assist with forecasting.
  • Lead the team toward achieving business goals, growing profitability, ensuring quality and expanding the customer base.
  • In conjunction with operations personnel, maintain or enhance communication with customers and suppliers to ensure the necessary components are in place to provide superior customer service and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Build direct relationships with key customers, participate in industry and community organizations, and enhance the esteem and reputation of the company.
  • Ensure talent management and recruiting strategies are executed to provide optimal staffing and team performance.
  • Bachelor's Degree, MBA preferred.
  • At least 10 years of overall experience in the construction materials industry.
  • At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible position in sales, operations or engineering with a proven track record of leading safely, ethically and responsibly.
  • Prior supervisory experience.
  • Strong understanding of both sales and operations.
  • In-depth understanding of the financial aspects of a business and interpretation of financial reports.
  • Significant market pricing knowledge and cost awareness.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation and organizational influence skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience across multiple product lines: aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, ready mix concrete and road construction a plus.
  • Wet and dry mining experience (Dredge and drill/blast/crushing).
  • Sand-Gravel and Hardrock Experience.
  • Experience leading a large group of operations with 100+ employees.
  • Experience in managing operations across a large geographic area (i.e. multiple states).
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • 11 paid Company holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Professional Training and Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within!
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