Aggregate Plant Leader: Safety-Driven, High-Impact Ops

Heidelberg Materials North America; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company/di

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Disability & Life Insurance

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Operations Leader in Lithonia, GA, to oversee daily operations, drive safety, and optimize production of aggregates. You will mentor teams, manage costs and quality targets, and collaborate with maintenance for reliability and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on field leadership in an active quarry environment with weather exposure and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a production or industrial environment.
• Strong operational and problem-solving capabilities with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Effective communication and leadership skills across diverse teams and stakeholders, while holding team accountable.
• Ability to analyze data, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of aggregate operations, heavy equipment, pit development and plant processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production of aggregates.
• Drive a strong safety culture through proactive leadership, coaching, and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Optimize plant performance by managing costs, production targets, and quality standards.
• Develop, mentor, and engage team members to build a high-performing, accountable workforce.
• Partner with maintenance and support teams to ensure equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Operations management

Data analysis

Equipment knowledge

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Operations Leader in Lithonia, GA, to oversee daily operations, drive safety, and optimize production of aggregates. You will mentor teams, manage costs and quality targets, and collaborate with maintenance for reliability and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on field leadership in an active quarry environment with weather exposure and strict safety adherence.