Operations Manager
Requisition ID: 13435
Location:
Greenbelt, MD, US, 20770
Pay Type: Salary
Estimated Wage Range $160,000-$190,000/Annually
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position drives strategy execution by overseeing and managing all operations within a defined market and product line. The specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to, employee productivity, operational efficiency, customer service levels, and employee retention and satisfaction by maintaining a positive working environment.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Ensures the operations achieve business objectives by providing direction and oversight to managers.
Supports the region in achieving overall P&L targets by identifying opportunities for improvement as well as collaborating across the region to leverage resources, etc.
Participates in the preparation of operating budgets.
Conducts operations reviews to assess all cost drivers that impact financials. Monitors and controls operational volumes, capacity, material use, inventory data, etc. Reviews financial statements, operations and cost reports, and other key performance indicators to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Creates and enforces a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. culpable for maintaining safe working environments and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal safety regulations;
coordinate closely with local Safety Manager. Assure adherence to applicable legislation and regulations, including permit and environmental conditions; coordinate with local Environmental Manager.
Develops staffing plans and establishes work plans and schedules on projects. Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, supervision, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals
and termination of employment. Prioritizes staff workloads in order to meet product needs/objectives in all areas. Develops and trains staff to assure high skill levels. Partners with Human Resources on employee development and succession planning initiatives.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Improves productivity by analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and developing strategies and recommendations for improvement.
Works closely with management to identify and address customer service, union, and fleet related concerns.
Regularly interfaces with sales and operations to assure understanding of current and future workload and required staffing.
Drives productivity, motivation and morale within the department. Motivates employees to highest potential and builds effective teams. Promotes positive and cooperative attitudes to ensure company and customer satisfaction. Prioritizes work and manages time effectively to ensure customers' needs, staff training and administration duties are fulfilled
Promotes and leads through safety objectives to ensure the highest standard of safety is observed
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience
Field of Study Preferred: Operations Management, Business, Civil or mechanical engineering or other related discipline or equivalent experience.
Required Work Experience: 7+ years
Required Training/Certifications:
Required Technical Skills: Microsoft Office and SAP
Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to company and customer sites in the region. Less than 10% travel out of the region.
Additional Requirements: Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approvedPersonal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicablelaw, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator sealmeets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary
Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
Dress for your day
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At 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.
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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 excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. 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.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
