Vice President of Operations Services

Production - Management Lakewood, Colorado San Diego, California

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Description

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
 
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
 
Position Summary
 
The Vice President of Operations Services, reporting to the Division President, West and Magnesia Specialties, will be responsible for overseeing the operational strategy and execution of our technical services, operational excellence, and logistics and transportation initiatives across the West Division ensuring efficiency, safety and sustainable growth. This role will prioritize and drive initiatives to optimize production processes, improve cost management, and drive innovation across the organization while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. This role will work closely with senior leadership to align operational goals and key performance indicators with the division’s strategic objective, strategic imperatives, and key areas of focus.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Primary responsibility is to lead the West Division’s Operational Excellence, Technical Services, and Logistics and Transportation departments.
  • Drive initiatives that promote continuous improvement across all sites, utilizing divisional data analysis and key performance indicators to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness.
  • Oversee and provide strategic solutions for capital budget execution, major capital projects, mobile fleet strategy, operational excellence, and innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment with profitability goals.
  • Develop forecasts, expense, and capital budgets, and analyze monthly variances. Provide strategic guidance to senior management to shape short- and long-term operational goals and objectives.
  • Oversee and lead the logistics and transportation resources, fostering collaboration among sales, operations, vendors, and logistics personnel. Enhance product movement stability through exceptional customer service and innovative technological solutions.  
  • Ensure that Technical Services meet business objectives, maintaining compliance with specifications and utilizing best practices for quality and mix design optimization. Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and the Quality team to achieve quality objectives.
  • Ensure the effective allocation of resources within Technical Services and Logistics and Transportation, to support the division’s business needs.
  • Promote a collaborative and results-driven culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Perform all activities in accordance with Martin Marietta’s Mission, Vision and Values, and in compliance with the company’s policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct.
 
Minimum Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, mining, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in mining, aggregates, or a related heavy industry, with a strong background in operations management.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale production or manufacturing operations, preferably across multiple sites.
  • 7+ years’ experience in financial reporting, budgeting and planning
  • Preferred - Experience with automation, digital transformation, or innovation projects within the mining or manufacturing industries.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of aggregate production processes, equipment maintenance, and operational efficiency tools.
  • In-depth understanding of mining regulations and safety standards.
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and adapt to changing market conditions.
  • Ability to travel up to 35%
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 
  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • 401(k) with Company matching
  • Pension
  • Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
 

At Martin Marietta we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary Posting:

The base salary compensation, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary), will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation and bonus opportunities, we also offer a competitive benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Salary Range Minimum: USD US$185000
Salary Range Maximum: USD US$325000

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