Operations of Capital Aggregates and Gravel Productions

Operations Manager-Capital Aggregates

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of Capital Aggregates’ sand and gravel production locations. This role provides leadership to production management and field teams while overseeing safety, production, quality, equipment utilization, staffing, inventory, budgeting, and cost control.

The Operations Manager works closely with employees, suppliers, regulators, and company leadership to resolve operational issues, improve performance, and ensure production objectives are achieved in accordance with company standards and applicable MSHA, US Coast Guard, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead aggregate operations with a strong commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, product quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements.
• Directly oversee Production Managers and provide guidance to supervisors and field personnel to ensure daily operations are properly executed.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage quarry and aggregate production activities according to established safety, quality, schedule, budget, cost, and environmental objectives.
• Ensure safe and efficient mining, material processing, stockpiling, loadout, logistics, and equipment-management practices.
• Review plant production data, processing schedules, production orders, and inventory levels to identify performance issues and determine staffing, equipment, and material requirements.
• Maximize workforce and equipment utilization while identifying opportunities to increase production and reduce operating costs.
• Review financial and cost information for assigned operations, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions when performance falls outside established expectations.
• Develop operating plans, budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, and capital or equipment recommendations.
• Prepare monthly production and operational progress reports for company leadership.
• Coordinate equipment mobilization and allocation based on production and project requirements.
• Maintain open communication with operations personnel to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, production constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Work with customers, suppliers, contractors, regulators, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures addressing communication, materials control, change management, safety, environmental compliance, and operational accountability.
• Support employee development through coaching, performance expectations, training, and succession planning.
• Perform regular site visits and maintain an active presence at the plant, shop, and field environments.