Quarry Manager Area East

Aggregates Area Manager

The Role and the Company
 
 Hi-Grade Materials is a family owned regional player in the building materials industry based in Southern California and serving the high and low desert regions since 1955. 

 What you’ll get to do

• Manage and provide leadership to ensure planning, scheduling, direct mining and processing of sand and gravel that exceeds the expectations of both internal and external customers
• Manage and provide leadership for the operations staff to ensure site safety and environmental compliance programs are achieved
• Ensure overall cost and quality responsibilities are achieved in the aggregate operations; Provide support to the facility teams in all ways needed. 
• Collaborate with the Fleet Maintenance Manager to ensure that effective plans are in place for equipment.
• Partner with the Environmental & Safety Manager to maintain a safe working environment, meeting all company standards and external regulations 
• Drive and promote a culture of safety and ensure a safe work environment 
• Identify and develop talented individuals from all levels of the organization to build the team’s capability   
• Evaluate performance of subordinates and provide coaching enabling achievement of their full potential   
• Effectively lead team and supporting functions to accomplish organizational objectives regarding safety, environment, profit, productivity, efficiencies, production costs and quality   
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the operations 
• Build relationships within the local communities surrounding the operations 

  Essential Experience and Skills 

• Five years of aggregates operations management: 3 years Plant Manager/ 2 years with 2 or more mining sites being managed simultaneously  
• Strong understanding of various mining methods, specifications, quality control parameters, and geology 
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing aggregate operations 
• Proven experience with operational issues affecting aggregate operations 
• Knowledge of plant and equipment utilization and processing methods
• Strong analytical skills and fact-based, data driven decision making style    
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel 
• Experience in budgeting and managing via financial statements and operations KPI’s
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a culture of safety as a core value within all activities 
• A track record of staff development skills and excellent leadership skills 

What we have to offer  

• Competitive base salary and participation in company bonus plan 
• Highly competitive benefits program including 401k, medical, dental & vision, PTO and safety reward program