Area Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• At least 7 years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA and demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and cost drivers, with ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with ability to develop teams and lead change.
• Must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned area, typically 50%–75%, mostly on day trips with occasional overnight trips.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-site leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites and ensure 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 preventive maintenance compliance.
• Own cost-per-ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and participation in the annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave, 15 days of paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.