Aggregates Production Manager (Multi Site)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aggregates Production Manager to lead safe, efficient, and cost-effective production across multiple mining operations producing a combined 1 million tons annually.

This role provides direct leadership over quarry, crushing, screening, and load-out operations at multiple sites while ensuring full compliance with MSHA regulations, environmental permits, and company safety standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with strong production discipline, safety leadership, and the ability to standardize best practices across sites.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & MSHA Compliance

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all assigned MSHA Metal/Non-Metal mine sites.

• Ensure compliance with 30 CFR Parts 46, 47, 50, 56, and 57, including training, workplace exams, and reporting.

• Lead and participate in:

o Workplace examinations

o Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)

o Incident and near-miss investigations

o Corrective action tracking

• Serve as a primary site leader during MSHA inspections, audits, and follow-ups.

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, dust control plans, and reclamation requirements.

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production planning across multiple quarry sites.

• Coordinate drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, stockpiling, and load-out activities.

• Standardize operating procedures and best practices across all locations.

• Optimize plant throughput, uptime, and product quality.

• Monitor inventory levels to meet customer demand.

• Support operations running extended shifts, including nights & weekends

Maintenance & Equipment Coordination

• Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Review and prioritize preventive maintenance programs, wear-part usage, and shutdown planning.

• Support equipment upgrades, plant modifications, and capital improvement projects.

• Coordinate contractor activity for specialized services as needed.

Leadership & Team Development

• Directly manage leadmen and the production team across multiple locations.

• Develop talent through coaching, training, and performance management.

• Promote accountability, communication, and teamwork across geographically separated teams.

• Support operator training for mobile equipment, plant operations, and safety compliance.

Cost Control & Performance Metrics

• Manage and control production costs, including labor, fuel, consumables, and contractors.

• Track and analyze KPIs such as:

o Tons per hour

o Cost per ton

o Equipment availability and utilization

o Safety performance indicators

• Prepare production reports, forecasts, and budget input for operations leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in aggregates, mining, or heavy materials production required.

• 3 years in a supervisory or management role at an MSHA Metal/Non-Metal operation required.

• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mine safety systems.

• Experience managing high-volume crushing and screening operations.

• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple sites.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with production reporting, scheduling, and KPI tracking.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular presence in quarry and plant environments with exposure to dust, noise, uneven terrain, and weather.

• Ability to walk plant structures, climb ladders, and inspect active operations.

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational demands require.

• Ability to travel regularly between assigned sites.

Why Join Us

• Leadership role overseeing large-scale, critical aggregates operations

• Opportunity to influence safety culture and operational performance across multiple sites

• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

• Company vehicle

• Relocation assistance,

• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities within operations leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization.