District Operations Manager

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a District Operations Manager to support surface and underground mining operations in the Middle Tennessee area. We are seeking a leader who embraces technological advancements to drive efficiency and competitive advantage. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership abilities to drive change and have experience managing large-scale sites while fostering technology innovation.

What You'll Do:

Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure all assigned plants have zero accidents and are in total compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures.

Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building, and supervision to all operational employees within the area to support the operational function of the business. Provide guidance on all recruitment, training, development, and retention strategies for employees.

Maintain Compliance. Ensure that all assigned plants are in compliance with Vulcan's safety and operations policies and procedures. Work closely with Company resources to ensure that all present and future permits and reclamation plans are current in order to expand Company mining operations. Ensure that materials are in accordance with specifications and quality standards.

Develop Strategy. Establish short and long-term business planning strategies and actions to achieve them. Develop an annual operating budget that includes production volume and capital improvements. Work with sales and operations teams to drive revenue and market share.

Drive Technology. Implement and manage advanced process intelligence systems to optimize production and efficiency. Leverage data-driven insights and technology to enhance operational performance and maintain a competitive edge. Encourage an environment where employees are open to learning and applying new technologies.

Manage Process Improvement. Direct process improvement goals and objectives for assigned plants in order to ensure that productivity and efficiency goals are met. Establish and measure performance standards for technical support groups.

Ensure Economic Profit. Manage the annual budget process. Ensure assigned plants meet or exceed budget goals and objectives, improve return on their assets, and direct the capital budget for each site to ensure that all capital projects are completed according to AFE and cost projections.

Coach and Guide Others. Provide strong leadership skills by motivating and mentoring all employees. Set performance standards for employees and monitor performance.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. 5+ years experience as a plant manager or above in the aggregates industry with a track record of progressive responsibility and successful operations management is preferred.

Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and guidance to employees, both direct and indirect reports, to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships. Managing in a dynamic work environment and driving cultural change are key.

Technological Adaptability. To enhance efficiency and productivity, you must be open to learning, implementing, and driving technological change within operations.

Operational Knowledge. Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rock and sand mining, ready-mix concrete, and/or asphalt operations and equipment, as well as MSHA regulations, engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes.

Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.

Financial Knowledge. Must possess knowledge of and experience in managing financial performance to established targets, meeting or exceeding performance goals.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.