Aggregate Plant Manager

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA offerings

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. seeks a capable Plant Operations Leader to direct daily plant activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production of aggregates. You will champion a safety-first culture and drive improvements across costs, targets, and quality while mentoring a high-performing team.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a quarry/aggregate plant environment with exposure to weather, dust, noise, and heavy equipment. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in production/industrial settings.
• Strong safety, efficiency, and quality focus.
• Effective cross-team communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of aggregate operations and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Operational excellence

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

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.

What Are We Looking For

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.

This role operates in a quarry/aggregate plant environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and heavy equipment. The position requires regular presence in the field, active engagement with team members, and adherence to all safety protocols.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary, $109,950 to $146,597, and participation in our annual incentive plan

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

• 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, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready‑mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.