Area Production Manager - Aggregate Operations

About the role

This position provides operational leadership for seven limestone quarries and two aggregate yards across Kentucky and the Nashville, Tennessee market. The Area Production Manager drives safe, efficient, and profitable operations while developing strong site leadership teams and ensuring consistent execution of Martin Marietta's operational standards. This role works closely with Sales, Safety, Engineering, Human Resources, and other functional teams to support business performance and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for seven limestone quarries and two aggregate yards across Kentucky and the Nashville area.
• Drive operational, safety, and financial performance through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, MSHA, environmental, and Martin Marietta policies and standards through regular site engagement and inspections.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant managers and other operational leaders while building a strong pipeline of future leadership talent.
• Manage production operations to maximize plant efficiency, reliability, product quality, and cost performance.
• Partner closely with Sales and Dispatch to align production with customer demand, maintain product availability, exceed customer expectations, and maximize profitability.
• Assist in developing and executing annual operating plans, production forecasts, budgets, and capital priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, equipment utilization, maintenance practices, and overall operating performance.
• Recommend career development, training, and succession opportunities for direct reports and other key operational employees.
• Oversee the purchase and utilization of supplies, services, and equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Support capital projects and other strategic initiatives across the area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, construction materials, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple operations, teams, or complex business units preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Skills

• Safety Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• People Leadership and Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Effective Communication
• Ethical Conduct
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and surface mining environments and requires frequent presence at operating locations. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and copiers, and regularly works around heavy equipment and aggregate processing operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Physical requirements include the ability to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist.
• Maintain visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Perform repetitive motion, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and stooping.
• Work from elevated positions.
• Drive.

Schedule

This is a full-time leadership position that may regularly require extended hours and occasional weekend work. Regular travel between operations throughout Kentucky and the Nashville area is required, with occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans