Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
Position Overview
Lead daily plant operations at Jamesville Quarry and Aggregate operation, ensuring safe, efficient aggregate production while developing teams, improving performance, and supporting business goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead and coordinate plant operations in a quarry environment, ensuring safe and efficient production of aggregates materials to meet targets
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Monitor and optimize performance of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment; partner with maintenance to address breakdowns and minimize downtime
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, material quality, and cost efficiency across plant operations
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Maintain accurate production, inventory, and shift reports; ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and company standards
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Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, conducting inspections, and leading by example
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Provide direction and support to plant personnel, fostering teamwork, accountability, and operational discipline
What Are We Looking For
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Experience in aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments preferred
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Working knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying systems, and mobile or stationary plant equipment
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Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead crews in a high-production quarry environment
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Ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and make real-time operational decisions
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Solid understanding of safety standards and regulations (MSHA experience preferred)
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Hands-on problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, outdoor operation
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and operations teams
Work Environment
This position operates in an outdoor quarry and plant environment with exposure to moving equipment, varying weather conditions, dust, and elevated noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
What We Offer
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$84,900 to $113,193/yr base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
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401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
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Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
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Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
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Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays