Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

We are seeking an Area Operations Manager based at the Sealy, Texas operation with responsibility for three sand and gravel operations in the Houston, Texas area.  This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Position Overview: The successful candidate will lead Aggregates mining operations in our Southwest Region.  This role requires a results-oriented individual who works with a high sense of urgency, possesses strong analytical skills, and excels at building strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities:Safety Leadership: Drive a safety culture that embraces zero injuries daily through active interaction. Ensure policies, procedures, and programs are effectively implemented, and develop programs that drive a zero-injury culture.Continuous Improvement: Lead a continuous improvement culture with an emphasis on analyzing plant and personnel performance. Evaluate modifications, capital improvements, and changes in practice or behavior to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Make sound business decisions based on quantitative analysis.Fleet and Maintenance Coordination: Work with Plant Managers to ensure solid fleet and maintenance plans are in place and effectively executed at each operation.Budget Management: Prepare and implement annual operating and capital budgets, as well as capital spending requests.Safety and Compliance: Partner with the local Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager to maintain a safe working environment that meets all internal standards and external regulations. Build and sustain a culture of safety as a core value within all activities.Talent Development: Identify and develop talented individuals at all levels to build and strengthen the organization’s team. Evaluate performance of subordinates and provide coaching to enable them to achieve their full potential. Staff development skills are a key requirement.Operational Leadership: Lead the team and supporting functions to accomplish organizational objectives regarding safety, environment, profit, productivity, efficiencies, production costs, and quality. This will require daily travel between sites.Collaboration: Develop close working relationships with peers (Sales Manager, Quality Control Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Finance Manager) to create maximum value for the business.Community Engagement: Build relationships within the local communities surrounding the operations.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience.Five years of aggregates operations management experience.Prior experience managing multiple locations.Advanced understanding of geology and various mining methods.Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing aggregate operations.Knowledge of aggregate quality control parameters.Highly motivated, self-starter, and independent leader willing to take risks.Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and identify business opportunities.Proven leadership skills managing multiple and diverse teams.