Area Manager, Aggregates

ABOUT THE ROLE    

The Area Manager position is based in Presque Isle, Michigan and reports to the Operations Director. The Area Manager is primarily responsible for driving employee productivity, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and customer service levels by assisting with overseeing and managing operations within the product line.

Position will oversee these (3) locations, position requires 50%+ travel by car in US & Canada (company car included): 

      Presque Isle Quarry (Aggregates)
      11351 E. Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle, Michigan 49777, US

      Lafarge Smelter Bay Quarry (Sand & Gravel)
      161 Peachey St, Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0, Canada

      Lafarge Manitoulin Dolomite Quarry (Aggregates)
      Lafarge Rd, Meldrum Bay, Ontario P0P 1R0, Canada
                   

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING  

• Demonstrates a commitment to and supports operational implementation of communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Assists in developing safe and efficient operations – related plans, budgets and policies and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing operational issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• Supervises employees, monitors activities and satisfies reporting requirements in accordance with all regulatory requirements and Company’s policies.
• Responds to and maintains positive employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation and morale.
• Motivates employees and builds effective teams while ensuring a culture built with honesty and integrity, and compliance with company requirements. 
• Communicates and promotes safety, compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with all regulatory requirements as well as Company Standards.
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Works directly with Quarry Managers
• Works directly with Safety and Environmental to ensure plant performance is aligned with all regulatory and Company expectations for compliance and performance.
• Works with Procurement to ensure operational spending is aligned with company expectations
• Regularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers, community members, and business stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and exceeded.
• Ensures proper administration / interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions, and a team spirit within the plant and Union officials
• Contributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education:  Bachelor's degree or 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience.
Field of Study Preferred:  Mining, Operations Management, Project Management or other related disciplines or equivalent experience. 
Required Work Experience:  

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a unionized environment, 3+ years of hard rock mining experience
• Ideal candidate has working knowledge of CFR Part 46 (MSHA) and practical experience with all aspects of unionized aggregates operations including but not limited to:
  • hard rock mining
  • fixed plant maintenance
  • fleet management
  • drilling and blasting
  • mine planning

Required Training/Certifications:  MSHA Part 46, First AID / CPR / AED (preferred)
Licenses Required:   Valid driver’s license
Required Computer and Software Skills:  Proficiency in Google Suite (gmail, drive, sheets, slides, forms), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP
Travel Requirements:  Local travel required between sites

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledgeable of hard rock mining operations with demonstrated good judgment. 
• Positive, can do, attitude.
• Practical application and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and obtain results through others. 
• Ability to influence direct reports to action. 
• Ability to build effective relationships with direct reports and business stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to maintain composure and a high level of professionalism when under pressure
• Strong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Sound knowledge of MSHA policies and procedures.
• Experience with Unions and a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements 
• Ability to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary 
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs 
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day