Regional Operations Director

Ameron Pole Products•Ferris, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates Texas Region is seeking a Regional Operations Director. This position will provide strategic and operational leadership for open-pit sand and gravel mining operations across North, Central, and East Texas. The Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance with MSHA safety standards, delivering efficient and high-quality production, and driving business growth and profitability. The successful candidate will oversee a team including two Area Operations Managers and two Equipment Managers and will be accountable for performance across a geographically diverse region and large workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in the construction materials industry (aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, or related).
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale operations, with experience managing 100+ employees across multiple sites or states.
Strong operational and commercial understanding, with proven ability to balance production, sales, and customer service priorities.
In-depth knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Market pricing knowledge and cost-management expertise.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational influence skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or similar systems experience preferred.
Mining experience in both wet (dredge) and dry (drill/blast/crushing) operations.
Experience in sand, gravel, and hard rock mining environments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with multiple product lines (aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, ready-mix concrete, road construction) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety excellence, ensuring all employees and operations comply with MSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
Promote proactive safety practices to achieve consistent, incident-free performance.
Establish vision, direction, and strategies to achieve operational and business objectives.
Align regional operations with overall corporate goals, ensuring efficiency, quality, and customer service standards are met.
Identify and implement operational improvements to optimize production and reduce costs.
Manage operating and capital budgets and support forecasting activities.
Monitor and interpret financial performance, ensuring profitability targets are achieved.
Evaluate pricing, market conditions, and cost structures to support sustainable business growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
Represent the company in industry associations and community organizations to strengthen reputation and market presence.
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of operations and equipment managers.
Ensure recruitment, training, and retention strategies are executed to provide optimal staffing and team performance.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Oversee production processes and equipment reliability across multiple mining sites.
Ensure effective resource allocation, logistics, and maintenance practices to meet demand and support long-term growth.
Drive performance measurement and accountability across all operations.