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Heidelberg Materials

Area Operations Manager

Houston, TX

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Role family
Operations
Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$120,000 – $130,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Line of Business: RMC

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 and optimize daily ready mix operations across multiple facilities to achieve safety, production, quality, and customer service objectives.
  • Drive a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and accountability.
  • Collaborate with plant, sales, dispatch, and maintenance teams to maximize efficiency, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyze operational performance metrics, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that improve productivity and profitability.
  • Develop, coach, and support employees while fostering engagement, teamwork, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What Are We Looking For

  • Demonstrated capability to lead multi-site operations and deliver strong business results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of operational processes, workforce planning, safety programs, and performance management practices.
  • Proven ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and implement effective operational improvements.
  • Effective communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
  • Commitment to developing teams, promoting inclusion, and supporting a customer-focused culture.

Work Environment

  • Primarily field-based with regular travel between ready mix locations and customer sites.
  • Combination of office, plant, and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying weather conditions and operational equipment.
  • Requires the ability to respond to business needs, operational priorities, and occasional after-hours situations.

What We Offer

  • $120,000-$130,000 base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
  • 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 Saving 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.

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