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Heidelberg Materials

Global producer of cement, aggregates, concrete

Area Operations Manager

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeThornton, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or a related field is required; equivalent experience is considered.
  • At least 7 years of operations leadership experience in aggregates, mining, or related heavy industrial operations is required; multi-site leadership is preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of MSHA and demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance are required.
  • Experience managing budgets and cost drivers and the ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton are required.
  • Ability to develop teams and lead change is required.
  • Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
  • Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
  • Must be willing to travel regularly within the assigned area, typically 50%–75%, mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips.

Responsibilities

  • 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 preventive maintenance compliance.
  • Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Multi-site leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Heidelberg Materials

Global producer of cement, aggregates, concrete

Heidelberg Materials produces cement, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt at scale across 50+ countries with about 3,000 sites and over 51,000 employees. It runs the full value chain from raw material extraction to finished products, controlling production and distribution for construction firms and individual builders. Its manufacturing and logistics operations, aided by digital tools, ensure quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. The company differentiates itself through its global integration, broad material portfolio, and commitment to sustainability and digitalization, with goals of carbon neutrality and developing sustainable building solutions within a circular economy.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Heidelberg, Germany
Founded
1874

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