Director of Operations

Job Summary

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Director of Operations based out of our Hammond, LA office to support a positive safety culture by directing the activities and staff within a dredge environment in Louisiana and Mississippi and a blasting/crushing environment in Florida and Alabama that are regulated by MSHA safety standards.

Day to Day

• Champion a positive culture of safety excellence leading to safe performance and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines and best practices including those related to safety, health and environmental.
• Provide vision, direction and strategies to deliver optimal business performance.
• Ensure business goals and objectives are in line with the overall business strategy.
• Measure and respond to performance results on a regular basis, lead the operations organization to take advantage of opportunities, and take corrective measures where necessary.
• Manage operating and capital budgets and assist with forecasting.
• Lead the team toward achieving business goals, growing profitability, ensuring quality and expanding the customer base.
• In conjunction with operations personnel, maintain or enhance communication with customers and suppliers to ensure the necessary components are in place to provide superior customer service and capitalize on opportunities.
• Build direct relationships with key customers, participate in industry and community organizations, and enhance the esteem and reputation of the company.
• Ensure talent management and recruiting strategies are executed to provide optimal staffing and team performance.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of overall experience in the construction materials industry
• At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible position in sales, operations or engineering with a proven track record of leading safely, ethically and responsibly. Prior supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of both sales and operations
• In-depth understanding of the financial aspects of a business and interpretation of financial reports
• Significant market pricing knowledge and cost awareness
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and organizational influence skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience across multiple product lines: aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, ready mix concrete and road construction a plus
• Wet and dry mining experience (Dredge and drill/blast/crushing)
• Sand-Gravel and Hardrock Experience
• Experience leading a large group of operations with 100 employees.
• Experience in managing operations across a large geographic area (i.e. multiple states)

Benefits

Arcosa is proud to offer competitive benefits and programs to help you and your family meet your healthcare and retirement planning needs. The various benefits offered to employees based on eligibility may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.