006128-Lead Person 1

Heidelberg Materials; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Indiana seeks a Shift Lead to coordinate the stripping crew at our quarry. You will lead daily activities, monitor progress, enforce safety policies, conduct pre-shift meetings, and coordinate with quarry leadership to meet production targets.

This role demands the ability to guide a heavy industrial crew, ensure safe operation of mobile equipment, adapt to changing conditions, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate crews in a heavy industrial, mining, quarry, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of safe operating practices for mobile equipment and earthmoving activities.
• Proven ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to teamwork and accountability.
• Capability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily stripping crew activities to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations.
• Monitor work progress and direct equipment operators to achieve production targets and site objectives.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance across the crew.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, communicate work plans, and maintain effective coordination with quarry leadership.
• Inspect work areas, equipment, and operating conditions to identify and address operational or safety concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Line of Business: Other

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 and coordinate daily stripping crew activities to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations.
• Monitor work progress and direct equipment operators to achieve production targets and site objectives.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance across the crew.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, communicate work plans, and maintain effective coordination with quarry leadership.
• Inspect work areas, equipment, and operating conditions to identify and address operational or safety concerns.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate crews in a heavy industrial, mining, quarry, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of safe operating practices for mobile equipment and earthmoving activities.
• Proven ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to teamwork and accountability.
• Capability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt to changing operational needs.

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

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $25 to $27 per hour
• 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, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.