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Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Vice President Aggregates Operations in Irving, Texas
AutoReqId: 18791BR
Pay Class: Salaried Exempt
Department: Operations
Line of Business: Aggregates
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Posting:
The Role and the Company
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
The VP Aggregates Operations role is based in Irving, TX and reports to the Region President, Southwest Region.
The VP Aggregates Operations is a key member of the Southwest Region’s executive team with responsibility for providing leadership in safety and operations to the Heidelberg Materials aggregates operations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The VP Aggregates Operations will execute the Company’s strategic plan to promote growth of revenue, profitability, personnel and operational footprint. The VP Aggregates Operations will oversee the operations to ensure safe production, reliability, efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
What you’ll get to do
Work to enact the strategic plan to promote a best-in-class and professionalized approach to safety, sustainability, digitalization, people development, profitability, and growth as an organization.
Work in close cooperation with commercial and logistics departments as well as other departments to reach annual targets and long-term ambitions.
Oversee plant operations and heavy mobile equipment to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
Plan, develop, and execute tactical and strategic initiatives to promote consistent and sustainable results in areas of production, mine planning, maintenance, KPIs, and other operational aspects.
Proactive ideas, review and execution of short and long term capital planning projects.
Identify acquisition and merger opportunities and provide project management of internal and external resources to grow our organization’s footprint.
Implement and help to improve company operational procedures, policies, and standards.
Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
Evaluate performance of management staff for compliance with established policies and objectives. Coach and challenge staff to develop the “bench strength” of future organizational leaders. Participate in mentoring of new management employees.
Represent the company at state and local level legislative sessions, committee meetings, and other related functions.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations/permits and Group guidelines in area of responsibility.
Other duties as assigned
Essential Experience and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant discipline
Minimum 10 years of related industry experience, with progressive experience in management roles
In-depth knowledge of the financial aspects of a business unit including P&L statements, budgets, and impact of volume, price and cost
Extensive knowledge of the Aggregates business, customers, competitors, products, and manufacturing processes
Multi-site management experience
Strong project management skills
Experience with digitalization and sustainability practices within the construction materials industry
Strong track record of accomplishments within the areas of safety & health, employee development, change management, and team leadership
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to travel
Preferred Experience and Skills
MBA or additional post graduate education, training, or certifications
Well networked within the industry including trade associations
Experience across multiple product lines: aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, ready mix concrete, and road construction
Work Environment
Role operates primarily a professional office environment but requires conducting business at manufacturing locations and job sites where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, and elevated noise levels.
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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