Area Operations Manager

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. Vulcan offers a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.What You’ll Do:Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and comply with all Vulcan policies and procedures.Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building, and supervision to all operational employees within the area to support the operational function of the business. Guide all employee recruitment, training, development, and retention strategies. Maintain Compliance. Ensure all assigned plants comply with Vulcan’s safety and operations policies and procedures. Work closely with Company resources to ensure that all present and future permits and plans are current and compliant. Ensure that materials meet specifications and quality standards.Develop Strategy. Establish short and long-term business planning strategies and actions to drive results. Develop an annual operating budget that includes production planning and capital improvements. Work with sales, operations and quality control teams to improve revenue and market share. Manage Process Improvement. Direct process improvement with initiatives and objectives for assigned plants to meet productivity and efficiency goals. Establish and measure performance standards for technical support groups.Ensure Economic Profit. Manage the annual budget process for area. Ensure assigned plants meet or exceed budget goals and objectives, develop a capital budget for area, and achieve a return on capital investment process.Coach and Guide Others. Provide strong leadership skills by motivating and mentoring all employees. Set performance standards for employees and monitor performance.Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assignedSkills You’ll Need: Experience. 5 years of experience in the industry (aggregates, ready-mix concrete) with a track record of progressive responsibility and successful operations management is preferred.Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and guidance to employees, both direct and indirect reports, to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships. Operational Knowledge. Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ready-mix concrete operations and equipment, OSHA regulations, engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes.Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences.Financial Knowledge. Must know and have experience managing financial performance to established targets, meeting or exceeding performance goals.What You’ll Like About Us: Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication. Safe. An industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers. Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is that our work impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States. Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a critical part of our business.Salary Range. The base salary range for this role is between $130,000 - $180,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERSVulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy regarding using temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-08