District Operations Manager

About HolcimHolcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. We are dedicated to enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improving living standards around the world. Sustainability is at the core of our strategy, as we strive to become a net-zero company with our people and communities at the heart of our success. Our journey is made possible by our 70,000 talented individuals worldwide, all passionate about building progress for people and the planet across our business.Our people are at the core of everything we do and are the reason for our success. Our people are driven by the desire to find better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit and work as trusted partners to create better solutions and experiences for customers, communities, and colleagues.About the Role : The District Operations Manager is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations of multiple concrete plants within their district of plants. Reporting through the District Operations Manager are Area Operations Managers (AOMs), each responsible for a group of concrete plants under their supervision. In addition this role will be responsible for the Site / Project Coordinators, Project Managers of key projects and would be the escalation point, managing the interface between, commercial, operations and logistics for these projects. The role focuses on operational efficiency, project management, people leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering superior customer service standards. This position requires a strategic leader capable of developing talent, ensuring operational excellence, and driving performance across the district of plants. This role is pivotal in enhancing our project capabilities, serving as a key operational liaison with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. It will drive the continued development of large-scale project execution while ensuring seamless collaboration, operational excellence, and superior service delivery.You will be responsible for :

• Develop strategic operational plans and budgets for the district.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to the Regional Operations Manager, including variance analysis and action plans.
• Deliver district-level / plant operational budgets, ensuring cost efficiencies across production, maintenance, and distribution.
• Directly manage and coach Area Operations Managers (AOMs), ensuring clear accountability for plant performance and team development.
• Oversee and report on financial performance, identifying and implementing cost-reduction strategies.
• Leading a diverse team to maintain safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across multiple plants while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by aligning operational performance with client expectations.
• Drive innovation and operational improvements in a competitive and evolving market.
• Driving continuous improvement in plant performance, cost control, and team capability.
• Managing competing priorities and resources to achieve district and organisational goals. About you :
• Degree in a related discipline (Engineering, Business Management, or Operations) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction-related industries, preferably concrete or aggregates.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-site operations.
• Hands-on experience in operational improvement, cost management, and SHE compliance.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Experience in SAP, Excel, Word, MS Project
• Well-developed leadership and team building skills
• Strong team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills What's in it for you?
• A range of employee discounts
• Access to mental and physical well-being initiatives
• Learning and Development programs as well as career progression
• Recognition and service awards Holcim PeopleHolcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.We offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct. Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.