Vice President of Operations

Company
Wendling Quarries

Job Title
Vice President of Operations

Summary

• The Vice President of Operations is responsible for setting the strategic priorities and goals for the Operations Division and for overseeing their execution in accordance with the company’s stated mission, purpose, and values. Manages the operations of the company from a high-level, setting the tone for how business is to be conducted at the field level. Works with direct reports and others throughout the organization to help them develop the skills they need to be models of VBL behavior. Maintains a network of key contacts and leverages those relationships to expand knowledge and understanding of the aggregates industry.

Essential Functions

• 10 % Leadership: Leads the operations side of the business in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Manatt Family of Businesses by modeling the way as a servant leader, setting the example for all others to follow. Provides vision, inspiration, and influence to ensure all team members understand, accept, and integrate best practices in alignment with the mission, values, and vision, while balancing both the human performance and operations of the business. Invests time in self-development and growth.
• 30% People and Culture: Works with direct reports to develop Performance Management Plans and to implement any necessary Performance Improvement Plans. Recruits, hires, trains, and develops the best talent available. Monitors and maintains a deep bench. Ensures a highly engaged/enabled and aligned workforce by being a visible and vocal advocate for servant leadership.
• 40% Operations Management: Supports direct reports in their efforts to lead their people by providing the tools and training necessary for success. Monitors progress on projects and metrics from the annual business plan. Works with other leaders to leverage data to make smart business decisions. Executes on Business Plan, Scorecard, and Financials.
• 10% Strategic Planning: Participates in the development and implementation of the company’s 5-year strategic plan. Monitors progress toward stated goals and provides guidance toward their completion. Stays up to date on micro- and macro-economic factors that could impact the market area.
• 10% Networking and Relationships: Develops and invests time in relationships with peers outside of and within the Manatt Family of Businesses. Stays actively involved with industry associations such as NSSGA, AGC, and ILPA.

General Qualifications

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Education Major

• Preferred Mining, Construction, Natural Resources, or Business related

Work Experience

• 10 years, 5 years in Management

Direct Reports

• Aggregate Production Director (2), Sand and Gravel Manager, Drilling and Blasting Manager, Equipment Manager

Reports To
President

Knowledge

• Understanding of all phases of aggregates production
• Essential equipment knowledge
• Knowledge of business fundamentals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software

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Salary : $130,006 - $150,000