Operations Manager

RiverBend Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

At RiverBend Materials, we are committed to fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and high safety standards. We believe in the power of teamwork and innovation to drive success and are looking for a passionate leader to help us achieve our goals. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy mentoring and developing teams, and are excited to see the tangible impacts of your work each day, this role is perfect for you. Come be a part of an industry leader that offers expansive career growth opportunities and a highly skilled team that supports your development.

What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee production and maintenance operations for 4 sand & gravel pits, 3 quarries, and 6 ready-mix plants to ensure safe, efficient and profitable plant operations.
• Drive engagement and support for all safety and environmental compliance programs.
• Provide guidance and management to department managers, superintendents, and forepersons, and support personnel management for all employees.

Why You Might Like This Role

• You’re passionate about leading and developing teams, and fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and high safety standards.
• You thrive in dynamic environments where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to develop innovative solutions.
• You seek career growth with an industry leader that offers expansive opportunities and a highly skilled team that supports your development.
• You’re excited to see the tangible impacts of your work each day.

Location: This is an on-site role based out of Salem, OR. This position will require monthly travel to support operations in Hood River, OR area, and local/overnight travel to other areas within the Pacific Northwest/US approximately once a quarter.

What You Can Do (Qualifications)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Proven commitment to fostering a culture of safety and leading by example.
• 5+ years of experience in a construction or building materials environment AND 3 – 5 years of business, plant, or operations management experience (can be concurrent).
  • OR 8 – 10 years of business, plant, or operations management experience.
• 3 – 5 years supervisory experience and leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and motivate a diverse team, build strong relationships, manage conflicts, and create a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work safely and cost-effectively, and an understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Exceptional customer service skills for both internal and external customers, and the ability to evaluate complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to build strong relationships, and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly and concisely conveying data and concepts to various audiences.
• Basic PC & Microsoft 365 knowledge with the ability to learn different software applications.
• Willingness to travel to various site locations and to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when necessary.
• A valid driver’s license, current authorization to work in the United States, and pass pre-employment controlled-substance testing.

Work Requirements:

• This position has been identified by the employer as safety sensitive and will be subject to an employer-required pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.
• This position is not eligible for current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Promote a safe work environment for all employees; work with safety and field personnel to minimize risk and increase safety for employees at all times.
• Responsible for daily operations including safe production, quality, customer focus and maintaining the integrity of the safety and environmental systems within the company’s operations for asphalt and aggregate production locations.
• Ensure all required permitting is accurate and up-to-date within area of responsibility.
• Drive operational performance and improvements to meet or exceed company goals.
• Generate and manage the operating budget for the fiscal year under the direction of the General Manager.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of all product resources.
• Build effective teams and develop (direct reports) for future opportunities.
• Ensure that all crews have the tools and training to operate safely at all times and that all federal, state and local laws concerning safety, environmental, EEO, and other applicable areas are adhered to.
• Monitor/control production through direction of the site managers to ensure safe production, on schedule, and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Provide advice and support to team during the job bidding process through job completion.
• Work with General Manager to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.
• Provide leadership and direction in sales and marketing efforts resulting in maximum product sales, meeting or exceeding customer expectations, and driving maximum profitability.
• Communicate professionally, timely, clearly, and concisely to all levels of employees through various media (verbally, email, text, etc.).
• Regularly attend and be an active, positive contributor to various business and management meetings.
• Seek “out of the box” business ideas to help sustain and grow the business.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

What We Offer…

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Annual Base Salary $135,000-150,000 DOE
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Monthly Vehicle Allowance + Mileage Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Generous Vacation Policy & Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with Roth option, 5% Company Match & Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Merit Raises
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office & Field Setting
• Office Hours Monday – Friday 8-10 hours/day. Start, and end times may fluctuate based on customer need, workload, and business need.
• This is an in-person position (not remote), based in Salem, OR
• Local travel as needed to support operations in Hood River, OR.
• Infrequent overnight travel as needed (up to 10%) to other areas approximately once a quarter.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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