Area Manager

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants. Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania. Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview

The Area Manager oversees the performance and management of south aggregate operations and ensures that Tilcon New York Inc. is in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

(Essential Duties and Functions)

• Business Partner
  • Drive operational performance and improvements to meet or exceed company and regional goals.
  • Challenge assumptions and processes in order to improve performance
  • Develop departmental standards in line with company best practices and operational excellence.
  • Communicate and collaborate to drive business synergies
  • Provide analyses of monthly reporting data, identifying areas of strength and/or opportunity.
  • Prepare budgets for approval and effectively manage costs within the Operations department.
  • Develop ongoing action plans outlining steps for improvement based on operational and statistical analyses.
  • Monitor daily performance of quality, cycle time, and customer/producer satisfaction against pre-established metrics.
  • Review production related reports to ensure that targets are met.
  • Review operations with direct reports, establish goals and monitor progress.
  • Prepare Capex design submittals; strategic planning; develop detailed mine plans.
  • Mitigate business risk throughout all aspects of the company’s activities.
• Leader
  • Continuously demonstrate and communicate the values, culture, vision and aspirations embodied within the Four Pillars
  • Build teams that support the organization and collaborating with peers to unleash the full potential of Tilcon New York Inc.
  • Promote a safe working culture for all employees; work with safety and field personnel to minimize risk and increase safety for employees at all times.
  • Provide leadership and direction to entire Operations team from Plant Managers to Field workers to drive maximum profitability and to ensure materials and equipment are being utilized efficiently.
  • Reinforce policies and procedures that support the company’s goals, the operations needs and achievement of safety results.
• Developer of Talent
  • Support the recruitment, development and diversity of current and future talent.
  • Promoting ongoing coaching and feedback. Enhance and broaden skills.
  • Develop and maintain an environment that encourages excellence, accountability, communication, as well as personal development and growth, for all Operations employees

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Work on ad hoc projects as directed.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with industry associations and organizations to stay current on political and technology changes that could impact our business.
• Stay apprised of innovations and technology that can improve efficiencies and/or reduce costs.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

Required

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in an operations leadership role with people management and team building experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the aggregate or asphalt industry
• Extensive knowledge of planning, team development, inventory turnover and ROI.
• High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering strongly preferred.
• General management skills such as planning, accounting/finance, administration and economics a plus
• Working knowledge of various database programs including Viewpoint, PEAK2, DF3 and e-Maint.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to, but not limited to, safety, the environment and transportation.
• When in the field, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to: Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, Dust masks & Hearing Protection

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Strong values and high standards of ethics, integrity and trust.

• Highly effective oral and written communication skills required.

• Working knowledge of English and Math, office practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop and foster relationships and trust at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to lead effective teams and develop direct reports.
• Analytical ability and process improvement knowledge.
• Make appropriate job decisions following standard policies and past precedents.
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change
• Recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate and timely actions
• Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Ability to give presentations to both associates and senior members of the organization explaining complex solutions to problems.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Work Environment

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

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Competencies

• Safety, Integrity, Quality - Formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of OMG and Tilcon’s core values.
• Attracts Top Talent - Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Drives Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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