Job Details

Are you the type of leader who can keep crews safe, customers confident, and production moving-without losing sight of people and culture? As the Area Manager, you will lead drilling and blasting operations within an assigned region, serving as the key link between field teams, customers, and company leadership. You will own scheduling, problem-solving, teammate development, customer interaction and overall productivity and profitability for your area.

What You'll Do

Safety Leadership

• Lead by example and serve as the safety subject matter expert for your region
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, state, and federal regulations, and Two Eight safety policies
• Conduct safety meetings/toolbox talks and regular site visits to reinforce a safety-first culture
• Report incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions promptly

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of approximately 6-15 teammates
• Coach, mentor, and develop teammates; recognize strong performance and address performance gaps
• Conduct monthly 1:1s and field audits
• Build a culture of teamwork and accountability aligned with Two Eight values

Productivity & Scheduling

• Own daily and weekly scheduling for your region
• Coordinate proactively with customers to keep your team working consistently
• Remove barriers to productivity (equipment, staffing, logistics) and plan downtime strategically

Fleet & Equipment

• Ensure equipment is maintained and cleaned to company standards and customer expectations
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance and verify preventive maintenance is completed on schedule

Customer Relationships

• Serve as the single point of contact for customer communication in your region
• Build strong relationships with quarry leadership and resolve issues quickly and professionally
• Participate in customer meetings and provide feedback on market/operational opportunities

Profitability & Reporting

• Monitor financial performance and drive efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment
• Track consumable use and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Submit schedules/reports and approve timesheets and production/admin data as required

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & Competencies

• 5+ years in mining, drilling, blasting, or related field operations
• Proven leadership experience managing field-based teams
• Strong understanding of drilling and blasting processes and equipment
• Effective communicator who can balance safety, culture, productivity, and profitability with sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn company systems

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Outdoor job sites; uneven terrain; active quarry environments
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping; lifting up to 50 lbs
• Field visits and site inspections across multiple job sites

Reports To: Mitch Turner
Location/Territory: Kansas/Missouri
Residency Requirement: This position requires residency in the general area of Kansas City (or willingness to relocate).
Travel: Regular travel within the assigned territory is required.