Manufacturing Area Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Keep safety as a core value and an integral component of the culture throughout the assigned manufacturing area.
• Lead assigned manufacturing operations, which include aggregate sites, crushing and washing operations, asphalt plant operations.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for manufacturing managers, supervisors, project coordinators, foremen, and team members responsible for daily operations.
• Monitor safety, production, quality, cost, staffing, equipment utilization, inventory, and operational performance to meet business objectives.
• Aid the Manufacturing Director with sales projections, production planning, budgets, capital needs, and financial forecasts for the assigned area.
• Ensure local, regional, state, and federal safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are understood, followed, and documented.
• Ensure product specifications, quality standards, and ethical business practices are consistently followed throughout the assigned area.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers, producers, equipment dealers, subcontractors, customers, and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, efficiency, cost control, employee development, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict management, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Extensive Knowledge of asphalt mix designs, asphalt production, aggregate production, crushing/washing operations, and quality control practices.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing production planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead managers, supervisors, and field teams across multiple locations.
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, DOT, MSHA/OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance safety, quality, production, customer needs, and profitability.

Requirements

• 7 + years of leadership experience in asphalt plant management, aggregate site management, and personnel management or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements).
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Profit sharing.
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program.
• Ongoing career growth opportunities.