Senior Area Operations Manager at 50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC — Montoursville, PA

Line of Business: Service & Support

About Us

Position Overview

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a results-oriented Area Operations Manager to lead and optimize operations across multiple sites within a designated region. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a strong safety culture, developing high-performing teams, ensuring the efficient production and delivery of quality products, and assisting in the development of annual budgets while maintaining responsibility for area financial performance and profit-and-loss results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead area operations to achieve safety, production, quality, environmental, financial, and customer service objectives across multiple locations.
• Develop annual operating budgets, monitor financial performance, and maintain accountability for area P&L results while identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, reliability, and cost management.
• Coach, develop, and support site leadership teams to build a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and safety expectations while supporting sustainable business practices.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multiple operations while delivering strong safety, operational, and financial performance.
• Strong business acumen with proven capability to manage budgets, analyze performance metrics, and drive profitable results.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, aggregates, construction materials, mining, or heavy industrial operations with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Effective leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and develop teams at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, solve complex business challenges, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment

• Frequent travel to operational sites within the assigned area.
• Combination of office, plant, quarry, and field environments.
• Regular interaction with employees, customers, contractors, vendors, and business leaders.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, industrial equipment, and production environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($125,190 - $166,917) and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.