Overview:
The Division Manager oversees all departments and functions associated with asphalt operations, ensuring effective coordination, collaboration, and alignment between office and field personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall direction and leadership for multiple asphalt plants, field crews, and dispatch operations.
- Oversee all departments within the asphalt division, ensuring effective coordination between production, dispatch, maintenance, and field operations.
- Develop and implement operational goals, objectives, and KPIs aligned with company strategy.
- Manage and optimize the allocation of resources, including personnel, technology, and equipment, to maximize operational efficiency.
- Monitor labor cost, staffing levels, and productivity to support production and delivery schedules.
- Negotiate and manage the purchase of asphalt oil and related materials to support consistent production and cost control.
- Ensure operational and financial goals are met, including safety, production output, quality, and profitability.
- Review and analyze performance metrics to identify best practices, performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and standards.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Promote a strong safety culture and develop the company’s commitment to zero recordables.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and communication.
- Partner with HR to support leadership development, training, and succession planning.
- Partner with Technical Services and Quality Control teams to support mix design performance and troubleshooting.
- Acquire and maintain partnerships with key clients, vendors, and industry networks to promote long-term relationships.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in asphalt production, paving, or heavy civil construction.
- 5+ years in a senior management or multi-site leadership role (Area Manager or higher).
- Proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and P&L performance.
- Demonstrated experience in vendor negotiations and purchasing (e.g., asphalt oil).
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record.
For additional information:
Stephen S. Stauffer
Phone: 610-421-1225
Email: S.Stauffer@UnitedEmployment.com
