Area General Manager

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $149,280.00 – $199,029.99 About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. Reporting to the General Manager for Central and Eastern NY, this position manages the operational and commercial activities of Heidelberg Materials in the Eastern NY region. Responsibilities include the development and management of sales and process improvement across seven Aggregate businesses, three HMA plants, a significant trucking business, and two large maintenance facilities. The primary objective is to achieve targeted sales and production requirements while meeting or exceeding standards for cost efficiency, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. What You'll Be Doing Provide strong leadership in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, and employee development, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Develop and execute operational goals and objectives using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to strengthen the competitive position of Eastern New York operations. Plan and implement cost-reduction initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency and effective use of resources. Oversee and maintain a proactive, reliable maintenance program. Strong commercial leadership, develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, recognize and adapt to changing customer and market needs Review and recommend product pricing and market placement through the analysis of market trends Manage and develop a high-performing team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management. Demonstrate strong commercial leadership by developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key customers and adapting to changing customer and market needs. Analyze market trends to review and recommend product pricing strategies and optimal market positioning. Oversee and manage all production activities across the Aggregates operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards. Assess current aggregate reserves, identify and evaluate potential future sources, and lead the permitting process to support long-term operational sustainability. Manage community and industry relations, representing the company in a professional manner and maintaining active involvement in relevant industry associations. Travel as required (10–25%) to support operational and business initiatives across the territory. What Are We Looking For Proven ability to lead complex operations and deliver results through others. Technical knowledge of Aggregate processing equipment and earthmoving processes Broad knowledge of aggregates and related products as well as general construction knowledge Strategic planning and leadership skills combined with an entrepreneurial approach Customer relations and facilitation skills Financial experience in the areas of budgeting, capital planning, cost controls and measuring KPIs Resource development experience including property exploration, permitting and reclamation Demonstrated knowledge of safety, environmental and mining regulations Work Environment This role involves frequent travel within the assigned area, working in both office and plant environments. Exposure to outdoor conditions and operational settings is expected. What We Offer Competitive base salary 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 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 Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Salary : $149,280 - $199,030