Area Sales and Operations Manager

Company: Miles Sand & Gravel
Location: Whatcom County, WA
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: Day Shift
Application Closing Date: December 31, 2024 or until filled
Compensation: $105K - $120K

Job Description:

Going the Extra Miles since 1943

Miles Sand & Gravel Company is looking for an experienced Area Sales and Operations Manager to oversee the company’s aggregate sales and operations in Whatcom County, Washington.  If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional and are ready to take the lead in managing this area essential to our success, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

  • Sales/Marketing: Develop sales/marketing strategies & goals, communicate with customers, interpret plans and specifications, prepare and deliver material quotes and submittals to company standards and promote community involvement to increase brand visibility.
  • Operations: Ensure day-to day operations run smoothly and efficiently, oversee lower-level employees including compliance with organizational guidelines and all safety/health requirements.
  • Human Resources: Recruit, hire, and direct training of new staff. Manage employee schedules, wage and performance reviews, ensure compliance with company rules, and manage disciplinary actions as may be required.
  • Budgeting/Forecasting: Manage budgets, optimize expenses and increase profitability. Make recommendations to management on improvements and capital expenditures.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth while increasing efficiency and margins.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Competent in regulations related to aggregate and mining operations (DNR, MSHA, OSHA, NWCAA, DOE, etc.).

Job Skills and Requirements:

What We’re Looking For:

  • Be forward thinking, highly organized, efficient and effective at coordinate numerous tasks, strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Capable of working as a member of a team with managers and employees in all aspects of the company.
  • A 4-year degree – preferably in Business, Mining Engineering, CIM – Concrete Industry Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Operations Management or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of increasing managerial & supervisory experience in the Aggregate Mining/Production and/or Ready Mix industry is preferred. Experience with Fabrication, Aggregate Processing and Technology is highly desired.
  • In lieu of a degree, an equivalent combination of increasingly responsible relevant work experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

 

The Miles Group of companies believe that their employees are the single biggest factor in their success. Miles has many locations to keep employees in their communities. Miles also provides excellent benefits, competitive salaries, and a team-oriented environment to keep our employees happy and healthy.

There are opportunities for internal advancement as we believe our people know the industry best.

What We Offer:

  • $105K – $120K/year Base Salary (+ bonus eligible)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Wellness, Employee Assistance (EAP) (HSA & HRA)
  • Paid Vacation (up to 40 hours the first year)
  • Paid Holidays (7 per year)
  • Retirement Plan (Profit Sharing and 401K with Company match)
  • Employee Referral Bonus

 

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.  PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING TEST WHICH INCLUDES SCREENING FOR NON PSYCOACTIVE CANNABIS METABOLITES.