Area Operations Manager

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $136,030.00 – $181,363.32

• About Us
• Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites, ensuring 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 PM compliance

Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered

7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred

Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance

Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check

Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

Must be willing to travel regularly within the assigned area (typically 50 %– 75 %), mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan $136,030-$181,363

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled