Lafarge Africa Plc
Area Manager, Aggregates
Lafarge Africa Plc, Lansing, Michigan, United States,
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ABOUT THE ROLEThe Area Manager position is based in Presque Isle, Michigan and reports to the Operations Director. The Area Manager is primarily responsible for driving employee productivity, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and customer service levels by assisting with overseeing and managing operations within the product line.Position will oversee these (3) locations, position requires 50%+ travel by car in US & Canada (company car included):Presque Isle Quarry (Aggregates)11351 E. Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle, Michigan 49777, USLafarge Smelter Bay Quarry (Sand & Gravel)161 Peachey St, Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0, CanadaLafarge Manitoulin Dolomite Quarry (Aggregates)Lafarge Rd, Meldrum Bay, Ontario P0P 1R0, Canada
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGDemonstrates a commitment to and supports operational implementation of communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.Assists in developing safe and efficient operations – related plans, budgets and policies and procedures.Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing operational issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner.Supervises employees, monitors activities and satisfies reporting requirements in accordance with all regulatory requirements and Company’s policies.Responds to and maintains positive employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation and morale.Motivates employees and builds effective teams while ensuring a culture built with honesty and integrity, and compliance with company requirements.Communicates and promotes safety, compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with all regulatory requirements as well as Company Standards.Other duties as assignedRELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBSWorks directly with Quarry ManagersWorks directly with Safety and Environmental to ensure plant performance is aligned with all regulatory and Company expectations for compliance and performance.Works with Procurement to ensure operational spending is aligned with company expectationsRegularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers, community members, and business stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and exceeded.Ensures proper administration / interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions, and a team spirit within the plant and Union officialsContributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as neededWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOREducation: Bachelor's degree or 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience.Field of Study Preferred: Mining, Operations Management, Project Management or other related disciplines or equivalent experience.Required Work Experience:3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a unionized environment, 3+ years of hard rock mining experienceIdeal candidate has working knowledge of CFR Part 46 (MSHA) and practical experience with all aspects of unionized aggregates operations including but not limited to:
hard rock miningfixed plant maintenancefleet managementdrilling and blastingmine planning
Required Training/Certifications: MSHA Part 46, First AID / CPR / AED (preferred)Licenses Required: Valid driver’s licenseRequired Computer and Software Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite (gmail, drive, sheets, slides, forms), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAPTravel Requirements: Local travel required between sites
Additional Requirements:Knowledgeable of hard rock mining operations with demonstrated good judgment.Positive, can do, attitude.Practical application and analytical abilities.Demonstrated ability to delegate and obtain results through others.Ability to influence direct reports to action.Ability to build effective relationships with direct reports and business stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsAbility to maintain composure and a high level of professionalism when under pressureStrong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasksSound knowledge of MSHA policies and procedures.Experience with Unions and a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreementsAbility to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements.Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salaryRetirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savingsMedical, Dental, Disability and Life InsuranceHolistic Health & Well-being programsHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent careVision and other Voluntary benefits and discountsPaid time off & paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)Educational Assistance ProgramDress for your day#SalaryUS
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCEAt Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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ABOUT THE ROLEThe Area Manager position is based in Presque Isle, Michigan and reports to the Operations Director. The Area Manager is primarily responsible for driving employee productivity, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and customer service levels by assisting with overseeing and managing operations within the product line.Position will oversee these (3) locations, position requires 50%+ travel by car in US & Canada (company car included):Presque Isle Quarry (Aggregates)11351 E. Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle, Michigan 49777, USLafarge Smelter Bay Quarry (Sand & Gravel)161 Peachey St, Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0, CanadaLafarge Manitoulin Dolomite Quarry (Aggregates)Lafarge Rd, Meldrum Bay, Ontario P0P 1R0, Canada
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGDemonstrates a commitment to and supports operational implementation of communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.Assists in developing safe and efficient operations – related plans, budgets and policies and procedures.Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing operational issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner.Supervises employees, monitors activities and satisfies reporting requirements in accordance with all regulatory requirements and Company’s policies.Responds to and maintains positive employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation and morale.Motivates employees and builds effective teams while ensuring a culture built with honesty and integrity, and compliance with company requirements.Communicates and promotes safety, compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with all regulatory requirements as well as Company Standards.Other duties as assignedRELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBSWorks directly with Quarry ManagersWorks directly with Safety and Environmental to ensure plant performance is aligned with all regulatory and Company expectations for compliance and performance.Works with Procurement to ensure operational spending is aligned with company expectationsRegularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers, community members, and business stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and exceeded.Ensures proper administration / interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions, and a team spirit within the plant and Union officialsContributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as neededWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOREducation: Bachelor's degree or 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience.Field of Study Preferred: Mining, Operations Management, Project Management or other related disciplines or equivalent experience.Required Work Experience:3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a unionized environment, 3+ years of hard rock mining experienceIdeal candidate has working knowledge of CFR Part 46 (MSHA) and practical experience with all aspects of unionized aggregates operations including but not limited to:
hard rock miningfixed plant maintenancefleet managementdrilling and blastingmine planning
Required Training/Certifications: MSHA Part 46, First AID / CPR / AED (preferred)Licenses Required: Valid driver’s licenseRequired Computer and Software Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite (gmail, drive, sheets, slides, forms), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAPTravel Requirements: Local travel required between sites
Additional Requirements:Knowledgeable of hard rock mining operations with demonstrated good judgment.Positive, can do, attitude.Practical application and analytical abilities.Demonstrated ability to delegate and obtain results through others.Ability to influence direct reports to action.Ability to build effective relationships with direct reports and business stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsAbility to maintain composure and a high level of professionalism when under pressureStrong time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasksSound knowledge of MSHA policies and procedures.Experience with Unions and a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreementsAbility to understand, analyze and interpret financial statements.Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salaryRetirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savingsMedical, Dental, Disability and Life InsuranceHolistic Health & Well-being programsHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent careVision and other Voluntary benefits and discountsPaid time off & paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)Educational Assistance ProgramDress for your day#SalaryUS
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCEAt Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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