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
Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites, ensuring consistent execution of safety and operating standards
Deliver production, quality, and customer service targets through effective planning, daily management routines, and performance coaching
Ensure MSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance; partner with EHS on inspections, audits, training, and corrective action closure
Drive equipment reliability and maintenance execution, including outage coordination, downtime prioritization, and PM compliance
Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
What Are We Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred
Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance
Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing
Work Environment
Must be willing to travel regularly within the assigned area (typically 50%–75%), mostly day trips and occasional overnight trips.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan $136,030-$181,363
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 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, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mining, Engineering, Operations or Industrial Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates, mining, or related heavy industrial operations
- Experience with multi-site leadership
- Strong working knowledge of MSHA requirements
- Experience leading safety culture and regulatory compliance
- Experience managing budgets and cost drivers
- Ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to develop teams and lead change
- Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned area, typically 50%–75%
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
Heidelberg Materials AG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Heidelberg Materials AG and has not been reviewed or approved by Heidelberg Materials AG.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical, dental, vision, life, disability, mental-health support, and Employee Assistance Programs are widely promoted across locations. U.S. materials specifically note coverage for eligible dependents alongside counseling and wellness initiatives.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests employer-supported retirement or pension plans and wealth-building contributions are a notable part of the package in several countries. German materials highlight employer-funded occupational pensions, while U.S. roles reference retirement plans and related coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid time off, holiday pay, and special leave are emphasized, with some locations offering more vacation than the legal minimum. Flexible working arrangements and family or childcare support further extend balance options in certain regions.
Heidelberg Materials AG Insights
What We Do
Heidelberg Materials is a global manufacturer of building materials, including cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, committed to leading the industry toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy.
