Regional Operations Manager

What you will do: Responsible for overall operational direction of Aggregates, including Limestone and Sand & Gravel for the Texas Aggregates business. Will lead and grow all aspects of aggregate production and personnel, which includes managing all aspects of safety, production, and other support functions with primary responsibility for ensuring effective execution of production performance and growth strategy.

• Cultivates a positive safety culture in assigned operations
• Ensures daily coordination between production, delivery, distribution and quality control.
• Directs production activities to ensure strict adherence to cost and quality standards and takes immediate corrective action when deficiencies are noted; achieves production targets as directed.
• Provides leadership resulting in maximum production, working closely with District Sales Manager and Transportation Logistics Manager to exceed customer expectations, ensure product quality and drive maximum profitability.
• Provides direction to Plant Managers to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Builds effective teams and develop direct reports for future opportunities
• Ensures that all personnel under their supervision comply with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Ensures company safety rules and regulations are met through periodic inspections of plant machinery, equipment, personal activities and working conditions.
• Drives operational excellence goals and supports continuous improvement initiatives, through collaboration with the Division Operational Excellence team.
• Develops and nurtures empowerment in all phases of the operation.
• Responsible for overseeing month end inventories.
• Responsible for maintaining updated Hazcom and other environmental records and permits for assigned operations. Responsible for compliance and all administration related to environmental regulations. Coordinates environmental issues with Land and Environmental department.
• Directs the selection, training and development of production personnel - appraises performance of subordinates and takes/recommends appropriate personnel actions as necessary.
• Recommends management development and necessary training programs for all direct reports.
• Purchases or directs the purchase of supplies and equipment in accordance with company policy
• Implements and reviews ongoing contracts, purchase orders, appropriations and expenditure requests.
• Coordinates with VP/GM on staffing needs to properly and safely operate the plants. Coordinates these same needs with the Human Resources Department with attention on labor law compliance.
• Assists with profit plans, CER’s, market analyses and special reports for the approval of the VP/GM.
• Maintains operational security
• Develops an environment of empowerment and teamwork
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Computer / PC literate. Experience with MS-Office required
• Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning (SIOP) process familiarity a plus
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills with attention to detail
• Understanding of all components of plant and departmental cost and production
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, customer service and plant cleanliness
• Ability to manage an empowered workforce; must be able to lead by example and have good coaching skills and be approachable
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other departments and vendors
• Ability to communicate performance expectations and work assignments to employees
• Ability to resolve employee performance issues and conflicts
• Demonstrated success in managing a large group of employees
• High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust; good judgment
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related discipline strongly preferred and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities
• Ten (10) or more years’ experience in aggregates, operations preferred
• Ten (10) years’ supervisory or management experience in an aggregate or similar industrial environment
• Knowledgeable in MSHA regulations and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of aggregate operations and the associated plants and equipment
• A thorough understanding of quality control processes ASTM guidelines and specifications regarding aggregates
• Understanding of ready mix and asphalt specifications and operations a plus

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, insurance plans.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family! An Equal Opportunity Employer GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.