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General Manager, Asphalt & Construction

Requisition ID: 9431

Location:

Lakewood, CO, US, 80401

Pay Type: Salary

Estimated Wage Range $103,000 - $195,000/Annually

Travel Requirement: 31-40%

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Drives all aspects of performance and execution pertaining to the management of the Asphalt and Construction businesses for Colorado. Including but not limited to the functional areas of health and safety, operations (production, distribution and quality), sales and marketing, finance, sustainability and land & environment.

The successful candidates specific areas of focus will include: OH&S/OSHA leadership resulting in an advancement of safety culture; continuous improvement efforts to achieve operational and commercial excellence, advancement of customer centricity by determining customer needs and developing product and service offerings (at all customer touchpoints) resulting in exceeding customer expectations; financial performance including meeting or exceeding profit & loss targets, maintaining working capital and determining and maintaining capital expenditures; advancing all elements of sustainability. The individual will also: lead by example demonstrating behaviour consistent with the company’s values; supervise, coach and mentor subordinates, ensure employee productivity and operational efficiency; maintain a positive working environment resulting in high retention and employee satisfaction; monitor various activities and satisfy related reporting requirements in accordance to the Company’s policies.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Delivers strategic leadership and management practices to the organization in support of the company’s business strategy.

• Takes the lead role in communicating and demonstrating company vision, values and strategies to managers, business partners and the community.

• Responsible for ensuring positive relations with all stakeholders: employees, customers, suppliers, community, government interest groups, etc. Assures adherence to applicable legislation and regulations, including permit and environmental conditions; in coordination with local Environmental Manager.

• Ensures quality through evaluation of the production process, material inputs and outputs. Partners with support functions to ensure that highest quality product is being delivered.

• Partners with Regional Management and support functions on the development of overall objectives and long-range goals/strategies for the region. Translates and cascades objectives to measurable goals to direct reports, monitors actions, and is ultimately accountable for the successful execution of all approved strategies.

• Responds to and maintains positive employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation and morale. Prevents and resolves problems involving individuals when they arise. Motivates coaches and mentors’ employees to build effective teams.

• Develops staffing plans. Responsible for personnel management including recruitment, supervision, disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations. Prioritizes staff workloads in order to meet product needs/objectives in all areas. Develops and trains staff to ensure high skill levels. Partners with Human Resources on employee development and succession planning initiatives,

• Understands the needs of the customers and positions the company to profitably meet mutual needs of customer and company. Provides excellent customer service to stakeholder groups by addressing issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner. Builds long lasting relationships with customers.

• Assesses market opportunities and develops annual business plans in terms of volume and expense budgets. Responsible for establishing sales goals. Develops appropriate market expectations and for sales and marketing functions. Ensures the execution of sales strategies to develop new opportunities, increase market share and promote profitable sales growth.

• Supports the Region in achieving overall P&L targets by identifying opportunities for improvement as well as collaborating with other regional product lines to leverage resources, etc. Responsible for the attainment of revenue and profit goals for the division.

• Ensures adherence to budget and optimizes processes to achieve greater operational effectiveness. Oversees and directs 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. Manages capital expenditures.

• Ensures a culture built with honesty, integrity and in compliance with the company requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree.

Preferred Field of Study: Operations Management, Business, and/or Engineering.

Required Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction sector, including, but not limited to, experience in the health and safety, production, distribution, quality, and commercial departments.

Required Computer and Software Skills: Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). SAP, Qlikview, and Google Meets/Zoom experience preferred.

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to company and customer sites within Colorado. Occasional travel within the United States as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Proven record of enhancements and success in health, safety and environment

• Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively organize, manage and lead an organization of diverse disciplines.

• Creativity in approaches used to develop and direct short- and long-range planning and development programs.

• High-level strategic vision.

• Strongly driven by results

• Excellent communication/leadership skills.

• Excellent people skills and strong potential for strong leadership development.

• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

• Strong customer centric focus

• Ability to build effective relationships with direct reports, customers, suppliers and all business stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain composure and high level of professionalism in all circumstances, even when under pressure.

• Strong knowledge and understanding related to company products, processes and equipment.

• Strong understanding of financials and performance metrics allowing for interpretation of monthly results, maintaining accurate forecasts, developing annual budgets and driving continuous improvement efforts.

• Able to handle multiple responsibilities at one time and able to deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach.

• Demonstrated ability to delegate and obtain results through others.

• Experience with land transactions and environment compliance

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets 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

This position is expected to be open until 1/31/2025

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.

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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 diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. 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: Denver