Southwest Area Manager

We are looking for a Southwest Area Terminal Manager to join our team in our Midlothian, TX plant. As an Area Terminal Manager with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will ensure terminal operations are executed according to schedule, quality standards, and forecasted expenses to meet sales demands—without compromising long-term terminal performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages.

• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About The Role

Position Responsibilities:

Contribute to reducing throughput costs by leading studies, tests, and implementing technical or organizational modifications that lower fixed and variable costs without sacrificing quality or equipment integrity.

Foster a positive work environment that prioritizes safety, fair compensation, and professional growth through training, development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Actively support and promote community involvement and uphold a positive corporate image.

Recommend and oversee implementation of capital investments within budget, scope, and time constraints to ensure efficient terminal operations.

Lead the development and execution of strategies in alignment with business and marketing plans for the Logistics function.

Responsible for managing the business unit’s budget, capital expenditures, and full P&L accountability.

Establish and enforce shipping and safety policies in full compliance with DOT and regulatory requirements.

Consult with Terminal Managers to analyze shipping data and recommend operational changes to improve route efficiency.

Leverage the company’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize outbound shipping, ensure system/data integrity, and support ongoing system development for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.

Oversee dispatch operations to ensure terminal efficiency and meet customer service expectations.

Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management of all Terminal Managers.

Coordinate and evaluate employee performance and ensure proper training across all functional areas. Establish individual training goals and conduct routine performance reviews.

Work closely with leadership and other departments to design and implement policies, procedures, and objectives that drive continuous improvement.

Champion safe work practices by participating in safety meetings and engaging with staff on individual safety concerns and initiatives.

Lead by example in promoting safe behaviors by conducting regular field visits to operational areas. Demonstrate tangible leadership that fosters a culture of safety and encourages the adoption of safe practices.

Communicate and implement OH&S objectives and key performance indicators within your teams. Ensure compliance through aligned work plans that drive the achievement of these goal

Identify training needs related to OH&S and work collaboratively with the Human Resources team to develop and implement effective training plans. These plans should support individual growth and enhance overall team safety performance.

Consistently communicate OH&S goals, strategies, and expectations to all team members. Follow up regularly on progress through structured work plans that align with corporate safety initiatives.

Serve as a role model for safety—both on and off-site. Reinforce compliance with safety policies and procedures to ensure the creation and maintenance of safe, healthy work environments.

Implement and manage environmental processes within your area of responsibility to ensure compliance with the company’s environmental policy and all applicable regulations. Proactively support initiatives aimed at improving environmental performance.

Promote the understanding and application of environmental policies and guidelines across teams. Encourage knowledge transfer to build environmental awareness and support the identification and implementation of improvement opportunities.

Regularly monitor, evaluate, and report environmental performance data. Use insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the business.

About You

We Require:

Post-secondary education in a related field (asset).

Minimum 5 years of experience in terminal operations .

At least 3 years of experience leading operational teams.

Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks.

Experience with DOT/MSHA, pipeline, terminal, rail, and truck operations preferred.

Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the teammate will be regularly required to talk and hear, use fingers and hands to handle and/or feel, use eyesight for depth perceptions, close, distant, peripheral and color vision; stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Frequent exposure to walking on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, high and/or confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and explosives. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs. independently and tolerate moderate noise levels.

About Us
Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We Offer

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.

• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.

• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.

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QUIKRETE® is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic/status protected by law. QUIKRETE® is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the QUIKRETE® Recruiting team at (404) 634-9100.