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Heidelberg Materials

Global producer of cement, aggregates, concrete

Area Operations Manager - Ready Mix Concrete

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOttawa, ON, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be fully bilingual in English and French to support operations across provinces.
  • Demonstrated hands-on leadership experience in ready-mix concrete operations, including coaching, developing, and managing employee performance.
  • Strong analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and decision-making capabilities, with working knowledge of operational equipment, maintenance, and mechanical processes.
  • Ability to lead change, reinforce accountability, develop bench strength, and drive performance in a dynamic operating environment.
  • Familiarity with regional regulations and industry best practices.
  • Experience managing multi-site operations and balancing priorities across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on, day-to-day leadership to direct reports, batch plant operators, and drivers, ensuring operational priorities and performance expectations are met.
  • Oversee production activities, maintenance programs, and heavy equipment management to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
  • Interview and support the selection and onboarding of drivers and other operational employees in partnership with Human Resources.
  • Manage employee performance and conduct matters, including coaching, documentation, corrective action, and discipline, in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
  • Champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement through regular field presence, clear communication, and consistent follow-up.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production, logistics, staffing, service delivery, budgets, resources, and performance metrics while building a culture of accountability, engagement, and development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aggregate operations experience and SAP experience are considered assets.
  • Experience in a unionized environment is strongly 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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