Area Production Manager

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Area Production Manager is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational performance of multiple aggregate production facilities within a designated area. This role leads and grows all aspects of aggregate production, maintenance, and personnel management.

The primary mission is to ensure the effective execution of production performance and growth strategies while fostering Martin Marietta’s "Guardian Angel" safety culture. This leader balances long-term pit development and financial planning with daily coordination between production, sales, and logistics to exceed customer expectations and maximize profitability.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion the Guardian Angel and Wing Man philosophies, ensuring that safety is the top priority for all employees and contractors.
• Conduct periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure 100% compliance with MSHA, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee Hazcom records, permits, and environmental compliance for all assigned sites, coordinating closely with the Land and Environmental department.
• Direct production activities across multiple sites (quarries, sand & gravel, recycle yards) to ensure strict adherence to cost and quality standards.
• Drive Operational Excellence (OE) goals and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with Division OE teams to optimize "cost per ton" metrics.
• Responsible for overseeing month-end inventories and ensuring accurate reporting of stock levels to align with Sales, Inventory, and Operational Planning (SIOP).
• Ensure products meet ASTM guidelines and specific customer requirements by coordinating daily with Quality Control teams.
• Manage the profit and loss for all overseen plants, maintaining a sharp focus on budgeting, cost control, and operational security.
• Assist with the development of profit plans, Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs), and market analyses for executive approval.
• Review and implement ongoing contracts, purchase orders, and appropriations in accordance with company policy to reduce operational costs.
• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to Plant Managers and Foremen, building effective, empowered, and self-directed work teams.
• Direct the selection, training, and development of production personnel, ensuring a robust pipeline for future growth within the company.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on staffing needs, labor law compliance, and performance appraisals to maintain a high-performing workforce.
• Maintain daily communication with District Sales Managers and Transportation Logistics Managers to ensure production schedules meet market demand.
• Act as a senior point of contact to resolve high-level product quality or delivery issues, ensuring Martin Marietta remains a preferred supplier in the region.

QUALIFICATIONS

EducationBachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant industry leadership experience in lieu of a degree.Work Experience8+ years of supervisory experience in the Mining or Aggregates Industry.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMSHA compliance and regulationsLeadershipTalent pipelineTeam buildingCritical thinkingTechnical aptitudeBusiness acumenFinancial literacyEffective communication (written and spoken)Conflict resolutionTime managementResults drivenProcess managementDetail orientedDelegationQuality control methodsADDITIONAL DETAILSPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.Working ConditionsAll duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs. 

Pay Range:

We are excited to share the base range for this position is:

$158,000 - $195,000



This base range is exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base hourly compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity.

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined in the Job Description section, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 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

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.