Area Production Manager - Aggregate Operations

Description

Description

Martin Marietta is currently seeking an Area Production Manager based in Bowling Green, KY or Nashville, TN. This position provides operational leadership for seven limestone quarries and two aggregate yards across Kentucky and the Nashville, Tennessee market.

The Area Production Manager is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and profitable operations across the area while developing strong site leadership teams and ensuring consistent execution of Martin Marietta's operational standards. This role works closely with Sales, Safety, Engineering, Human Resources, and other functional teams to support business performance and long-term growth.

Location

Martin Marietta's Kentucky and Tennessee operations provide the essential raw materials used to build and maintain the region's roads, bridges, commercial developments, and communities. Through a network of limestone quarries, aggregate yards, and processing facilities, the company produces high-quality construction materials while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for seven limestone quarries and two aggregate yards across Kentucky and the Nashville area.
• Drive operational, safety, and financial performance through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, MSHA, environmental, and Martin Marietta policies and standards through regular site engagement and inspections.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant managers and other operational leaders while building a strong pipeline of future leadership talent.
• Manage production operations to maximize plant efficiency, reliability, product quality, and cost performance.
• Partner closely with Sales and Dispatch to align production with customer demand, maintain product availability, exceed customer expectations, and maximize profitability.
• Assist in developing and executing annual operating plans, production forecasts, budgets, and capital priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, equipment utilization, maintenance practices, and overall operating performance.
• Recommend career development, training, and succession opportunities for direct reports and other key operational employees.
• Oversee the purchase and utilization of supplies, services, and equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Support capital projects and other strategic initiatives across the area.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Skills

• Safety Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• People Leadership and Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Effective Communication
• Ethical Conduct
• Attention to Detail
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• 10 years of progressive experience in mining, aggregates, heavy industrial operations, construction materials, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple operations, teams, or complex business units preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
  
  

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and surface mining environments and requires frequent presence at operating locations. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and copiers, and regularly works around heavy equipment and aggregate processing operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist; visual acuity; speech and hearing; hand-eye coordination; manual dexterity; repetitive motion; standing; sitting; walking; climbing stairs; bending and stooping; working from elevated positions; and the ability to drive.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time leadership position that may regularly require extended hours and occasional weekend work. Regular travel between operations throughout Kentucky and the Nashville area is required, with occasional overnight travel.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
  
  

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.