Operations Manager Jobs

About The Position

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