Vice President--General Manager   Employer: Martin Marietta Materials Job Location: Lewisville , TX Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Products - Equipment Job Description: Position Summary: Responsible for the management and direction of the Western District, including full P & L responsibility and all associated functions. This includes coordination of financial accounting, safety, sales, operational services and production activities in the assigned area consisting of a number of production units to obtain optimum efficiency and to maximize profits. Manage all costs and the capital budget associated with all quarry operations. Ensure all accounting rules of the corporation are adhered to and supported. Develop an operational strategy for the market area and the long-term life of the locations. Identify operational deficiencies and areas of opportunity based on a systematic process to evaluate reserves life for operational improvement. Possess comprehensive knowledge of all operations related activities, implement plans to achieve district objectives and attain maximum operating results. Provide overall direction to sales and marketing efforts to insure all department programs, policies and procedures are in compliance with district, division and company objectives while maximizing sales volume. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and Martin Marietta policies. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mining Engineering or equivalent experience required * Minimum of 5 years managing multiple production sites in a similar business environment * 5+ years experience in financial reporting, budgeting and planning in a construction environment * Strong supervisory and leadership capabilities * Strong sales/customer service and market development skills * Excellent organization and communication skills (both verbal and written) * Proficient in MS applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook) * Extensive overnight travel Company Description: Martin Marietta Materials supplies the products to build the world around you. We are a leading producer of construction aggregates used primarily for construction of highways and other infrastructure projects, in certain green initiatives, including flue gas desulphurization, and in the domestic commercial and residential construction industries. Our Aggregates Business’ network of more than 285 quarries, distribution yards and plants spans coast to coast through 26 states, Canada, the Bahamas and the Caribbean Islands. Through our Specialty Products business, we also produce magnesia-based chemicals used in industrial, agricultural and environmental applications; dolomitic lime sold primarily to customers in the steel industry; and structural composite products. Martin Marietta Aggregates is a leading producer of construction aggregates in the United States, supplying the crushed stone, sand and gravel used to build the roads, sidewalks and foundations on which we live. The Company's strength lies in its strategic locations... The Company has more than 285 quarries and distribution facilities in 28 states, the Bahamas and Nova Scotia. Strategic location alone, however, is not what distinguishes Martin Marietta Aggregates from others in the industry. Rather, it is strategic location, competitive pricing and dedicated employees who are committed to quality products and superior customer service that establish Martin Marietta Aggregates as a supplier whom customers can depend on -- a trusted leader in the aggregates business. Standards and Testing Martin Marietta Aggregates is more than an aggregates supplier -- it is an aggregates leader, providing a network of technical support for its customers. Lab personnel rigorously test construction aggregates according to federal and state standards and customize high-performing asphalt and concrete mixes to meet the specific needs of its customers. In addition to mix design, Martin Marietta Aggregates is also engaged in aggregates performance testing and research, finding enduring solutions to our nation's construction needs.