Operations Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.

In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the heart of Titan America’s operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing, and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, and Virginia, and we have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.

TITLE: Operations Manager, Ready-Mix Concrete

REPORTING: Area General Manager

LOCATION: Norfolk, Virginia / Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager oversees the production and distribution of ready-mix concrete, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met. This role requires managing daily operations, coordinating logistics, supervising staff, and maintaining equipment to optimize performance.

The Operations Manager is responsible for meeting customer demands while controlling costs, implementing best practices in production processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong leadership, effective communication, and a solid understanding of concrete technology and industry regulations are essential for success in this position.

The role will be responsible for 5 plants, approximately 40 drivers, and the regional maintenance shop.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage regional activities related to business strategy, and financial and operational performance, ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Gather information on market conditions and competition in geographical regions and research specifications to make informed decisions in preparing bid packages and strategic initiatives.
• Develop working relationships with customers, Trade Associations, vendors, community agencies, and internal departments to ensure customer needs are addressed.
• Analyze all aspects of operations and develop, communicate, and adjust the business strategy to achieve production and budget requirements.
• Establish and lead a performance-based safety culture, ensuring environmental compliance with all regulations and standards.
• Review, analyze, and manage the financial performance of the region, resolving disputes, verifying expenditures, communicating financial results, and budget planning and achievement.
• Develop and submit capital spending projects for facility and process improvement.
• Promote and measure the performance of all personnel towards established objectives, ensuring compliance with all Company policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 or more years of Operations Management or General Management experience within the ready-mix concrete industry
• 4-year degree preferred
• ACI Certification preferred
• Proficiency with budgeting, financial management, developing strategy, and managing a multi-functional work environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience analyzing data, preparing reports, giving presentations, or facilitating groups

We offer a highly competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support yourwell-being and career growth. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans with company contributions, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing the resources needed to achieve a balanced and fulfilling career.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years.