Assistant Plant Manager

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with the Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency

• Drive continuous improvement across crushing, screening, material handling, and maintenance activities to optimize production output, cost control, and operational performance.

• Support and develop plant teams through hands-on leadership, coaching, and clear communication

• Help ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards across all activities

• Analyze performance metrics and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve operational and business goals

What Are We Looking For

• Aggregate industry experience preferred; experience in heavy manufacturing, construction materials, or a similar industrial environment acceptable

• Demonstrated leadership capability in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Strong operational knowledge with the ability to improve processes and drive results

• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance

• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound, data-informed decisions

Work Environment

This role is based in an active aggregate plant setting with regular interaction across production areas. The Assistant Plant Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams and should be comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

What We Offer

• $86,850 to $115,797

• Participation in our annual incentive plan

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled