Vice President of Operations AZNM

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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.

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About The Job:

The Vice President of Operations plays a pivotal role in leading and managing all aspects of a divisional operating area within the company. Oversees multiple aggregate sites and Hot Mix Asphalt operations ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This position requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and profitability. Works closely with the Division President and peers to improve the overall performance of the division to achieve our durable growth goals and while supporting an environment of effective teamwork and collaboration. Ensures that all assigned plants and are in alignment with the Vulcan Way of Operating (VWO) and are in compliance with all Company and Division SHE policies and procedures as well as governmental rules and regulations. Develops and implements the operations strategy for assigned area including production, P&L, quality control, and long-term business planning.

What You'll Do:

• Provides the vision and strategic guidance in conjunction with the pillars of the Vulcan Way of Operating, develop our people, win our customers and utilize our assets, to lead the activities of operations in assigned geographic area within a division.
• Ensures that all assigned plants are in full compliance with all Company and Division Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures and sites meet or exceed Company and Division SHE goals and objectives, as well as remaining governmental rules and regulations.
• Responsible for improving the operating performance of through effective planning, goal setting, coaching, and feedback on an ongoing basis; as well as encouraging employee development, teamwork, and two-way communication.
• Works collaboratively with divisional peers and President to improve the overall performance of the division while supporting an environment of effective teamwork and collaboration. Collaborates with the sales team in addressing customer relations and service requirements to ensure operations meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Develops and fosters a culture that is flexible and focused on satisfying customer needs and solving problems in support of the strategic and tactical objectives of Vulcan.
• Ensures that materials mined are processed in accordance with Company and Region specifications and quality standards.
• Works closely with technical support functions such as quality control, mining and geology on engineering support for their areas of responsibilities.
• Drives effective, proactive maintenance programs to ensure equipment and sites follow progressive preventive maintenance programs and sites are modernized and properly serviced.
• Works on strategies and programs to reduce costs and improve productivity and efficiency through capital and people.
• Manages and directs automation and process improvement goals and objectives for assigned plants to ensure that productivity and efficiency goals and objectives are met.
• Leads and directs the annual operating and capital budget process for their assigned area. Provides oversight to capital projects are completed accordance with the AFE and cost projections.
• Participates in divisional short- and long-range business planning.
• Oversees the development of short and long-term plant engineering plans to ensure site locations have modern equipment to support Division goals and objectives. May participate in Company operations/engineering cross-functional task teams.
• Responsible for ensuring that all permits and reclamation plans are current and the locations are in compliance. Takes appropriate steps, in conjunction with division support teams, to secure new permits to expand Company mining operations at assigned plants. Attends government and community meetings in securing new or modification of mining permits.
• Oversees comprehensive training and process improvement activities to provide supervisor and employee with tools to incorporate process improvements into day-to-day job duties.
• Oversees proactive and progressive employee relations activities at assigned plants to maintain a high level of employee satisfaction with open communication.
• In cases where the plant is organized by a labor union, individual may participate in collective bargaining activities (grievance administration and contract negotiations); Orientation to and leadership role with a Union-Free workforce is expected.
• Leads leaders; delivers results through managing people in addition to managing financial and operating decisions; integrates business plans with talent plans and makes informed, thoughtful personnel decisions in a timely manner. Develops department staff to ensure effective succession.
• Identification of new business opportunities in the area. Participates in the review of potential acquisitions as a member of due diligence team to review operations of new acquisitions.
• Champions the utilization and adoption of new technologies and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs to support long-term sustainability and growth.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Other Requirements:

• This position requires knowledge and awareness of mining and construction site hazards.
• May be required occasionally to use protective gear and to take other precautions when in or near a mining/construction site.
• Local and regional travel by automobile and periodic need to travel by airline.
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making.
• Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Critical Competencies:

• Customer Focus- Builds strong customer and internal relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Strategic Mindset- Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Builds Networks- Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Drives Engagement- Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Courage- Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Skills You'll Need:

Education:
BA/BS degree in Engineering or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of training and work experience is preferred.

Experience:
10 plus years of experience in construction materials operations management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of management theory and practices; modern plant engineering principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of aggregate production processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of achieving financial and operational targets.
• Able to establish, measure and hold individuals accountable for achieving performance expectations and achieving goals.
• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization and outside constituents, including the media, community officials, neighbors, and governmental agency representatives.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to constructively confront delicate issues.
• Effectively coach and develop, delegate and control, motivate and influence, persuade, communicate vision and remove obstacles that slow or prevent the attainment of that vision.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations.

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. The 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 our 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, and 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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.