Area Aggregate Manager en NESL

Scope
The Area Aggregate Manager is responsible for supervising and supporting Aggregate superintendents through coaching and developing a team focused on the safe and efficient operation of their respective facilities. The incumbent will support NESL under the direction of the Regional Aggregate manager; focusing on the safety of employees; costs control, product quality, inventory management and customer service.  

Core Responsibilities
Leads Quarry Superintendents to ensure safe and efficient Aggregate operations.
•    Provides coaching and guidance to Superintendents to assist in the management of facility personnel, cultivating a strong culture of safety, teamwork and best practices.
•    Outlines NESL Strategic Initiatives, providing support to Superintendents assisting them in establishing action plans to obtain the Strategic Initiatives.  
•    Identifies operating deficiencies through the use of KPIs, developing and communicating an action plan to address these deficiencies.
•    Assists Superintendents in day-to-day decision making when needed.
•    Works with Superintendents to assist them with understanding and managing their production, labor, product quality and equipment costs.
•    Works with Superintendents and Purchasing Department to maintain a critical spares list and secure quality parts and equipment at a competitive price point.
•    Develops long range mining and operating plans to keep NESL operations current with industry standards.
•    Works with NESL Engineering staff and consultants to ensure all facilities are compliant with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
•    Maintains an open line of communication with the Sales team, ensuring industry best customer service.
•    Assists in the hiring of operations personnel.
Manages the relationship between labor and NESL management as it applies to the day-to-day operations. 
•    Where applicable, assists NESL management in the negotiation and application of Collective Bargaining Agreements, grievance resolution and arbitration.
•    Assists superintendents to understand and work with represented employees and the respective Collective Bargaining Agreements.
•    Handles day to day labor and personnel issues, ensuring that there is an open line of communication with all employees.
Establishes and manages facility budgets.
•    Aids Regional Manager in developing operating budget, ensuring that sales projections are met, inventory is managed, and production cost controls are in place to maximize EBITDA.
•    Works closely with Regional Manager and NESL Accounting staff to monitor and manage monthly costs and inventories. 
 

Qualifications
•    Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, including, but not limited to surface aggregate mining, processing and maintenance.
•    Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant discipline preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
•    Proven ability to build professional relationships with leaders and external networks.
•    Excellent customer service orientation.
•    Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
•    Demonstrated skills and ability to be persuasive and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.
•    Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
•    Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
•    Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
•    Valid driver’s license.