Area Production Manager

Lead and grow all aspects of aggregate production in the Richmond area, managing safety, production, and support functions to ensure effective execution of performance and growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates a positive safety culture by championing Guardian Angel and Wing Man principles and philosophy; builds individual accountability and recognition into safety approach.
• Ensures daily coordination between production, delivery, distribution, and quality control.
• Directs production activities to ensure strict adherence to cost and quality standards; takes immediate corrective action when deficiencies are noted; achieves production targets as directed by VP/GM.
• Provides leadership to maximize production, working closely with Sales Manager to exceed customer expectations, ensure product quality, and drive maximum profitability.
• Provides direction to Plant Managers to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Builds effective teams and develops direct reports for future opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations for all personnel under supervision.
• Ensures company safety rules and regulations are met through periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, personal activities, and working conditions.
• Drives operational and safety performance through continuous improvement initiatives that meet or exceed company and regional goals.
• Develops and nurtures empowerment in all phases of the operation.
• Oversees month-end inventories.
• Directs the selection, training, and development of production personnel; appraises performance of subordinates and takes/recommends appropriate personnel actions as necessary.
• Recommends management development and necessary training programs for all direct reports.
• Purchases or directs the purchase of supplies and equipment in accordance with company policy; recommends or changes vendors to reduce maintenance costs.
• Implements and reviews ongoing contracts, purchase orders, appropriations, and expenditure requests.
• Coordinates with VP/GM on staffing needed to operate the plants properly and safely; coordinates these needs with the Human Resources Department with attention to labor law compliance.
• Assists with profit plans, CER’s, market analyses, and special reports for approval by the VP/GM.
• Maintains operational security.
• Develops an environment of empowerment and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.E.) in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related discipline strongly preferred and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ten (10) or more years’ experience in aggregates, operations preferred.
• Five (5) years’ supervisory or management experience in an aggregate or similar industrial environment.

Skills

• Production process and methods
• Quality control methods
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Safety focus
• Environmental regulations
• Project management
• Regulatory compliance
• Resource management
• Leadership
• Influencing

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employer-funded defined benefit pension plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Education/tuition assistance
• Employee discount program
• Adoption assistance
• Wellness programs
• 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