Area Manager - Red Deer, Canada - Lehigh Hanson

Lehigh Hanson

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Red Deer, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

AutoReqId: 16849BR

Line Of Business:
Concrete

Department:
Operations

Primary Location:
Red Deer-AB

Pay Class:
Salaried Exempt

Job Posting:

The Role and the Company:

At Lehigh Hanson our customers look to us for our expertise and experience; they trust us to help them be successful by being responsive and committed to service and quality.

Lehigh Hanson is North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada. We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world's largest building materials companies.

This position is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the Central Alberta Concrete businesses in Red Deer, Lacombe, Olds, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin and Camrose.

The primary responsibilities of this role are the oversight of planning, sales, operations, human resources, budgets, business targets, quality control and major customer account relationships.

What you'll get to do

Determine and implement the overall strategic direction for the operations to maintain a competitive position in the market
Proactively manage safety and health initiatives to continuously improve the company's performance and promote the highest level of safety
Provide direction, guidance and support to the Sales, Operations and Quality Control
Manage capital and fixed asset programs and set strategies that leverage the efficient use of those assets
Identify capital projects, oversee the development of AFEs and management of approved projects
Provide leadership and direction in the effective recruiting, training, and development of staff
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders in the market that will assist in recognizing and adapting the changing customer needs and emerging market trends
Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, completion of required training, and monitoring compliance
Maintain relationships with the local community, industry organizations and regulatory bodies

Essential Experience and Skills

Postsecondary degree or demonstrated equivalent industry experience, and 710 years of management experience
Advanced interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and think strategically
Knowledge of concrete products, manufacturing processes, quality control, and equipment
Demonstrated competence in the areas of financial management, performance management, problemsolving and decisionmaking
Knowledge in mining and processing of aggregates would be an asset
Proficient in customer management
Demonstrated accountability for employee safety, health and environment management programs
Proficient computer skills and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

Role operates in an office and manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.

We are a drug free work environment.

What we have to offer

Competitive base salary and bonus incentive
Highly competitive benefits programs
Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options