Aggregates Management Trainee

Heidelberg Materials North America; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contributions

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

AD&D and Life Insurance

Paid bonding leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks motivated individuals to join its Aggregates Management Trainee Program, a 18-24 month rotation across operations and business functions to prepare for future leadership opportunities within our aggregates business.

The program provides hands-on field experience, opportunities to relocate, and structured development with mentors. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the training track.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership potential and initiative.
• Ability to solve problems, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across teams.
• Willingness to relocate and work in various locations throughout the program.
• Commitment to safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across aggregates operations, production, maintenance, safety, quality, and business functions.
• Develop leadership skills by collaborating with teams and supporting operational improvement initiatives.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, productivity, and customer service.
• Build operational knowledge through hands-on field experience and participation in special projects.
• Partner with leaders to create and execute a personalized development plan.

Job description

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.

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. We are seeking motivated and driven individuals to join our Aggregates Management Trainee Program. This 18-24 month rotational program provides hands‑on experience across key operational and business functions while preparing participants for future leadership opportunities within our aggregates business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Participate in structured rotations across aggregates operations, production, maintenance, safety, quality, and business functions.
• Develop leadership skills by collaborating with teams and supporting operational improvement initiatives.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, productivity, and customer service.
• Build operational knowledge through hands‑on field experience and participation in special projects.
• Partner with leaders and mentors to create and execute a personalized development plan.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to solve problems, analyze information, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in various locations and functional areas throughout the program.
• Commitment to safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Work Environment

• Combination of office, field, plant, quarry, and outdoor work environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, moving equipment, and industrial settings.
• Frequent interaction with operations, maintenance, technical, and business teams.
• Travel and relocation opportunities may be required throughout the program based on business needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 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, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

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

Req ID

JR10018637

Minimum Pay Rate

68,550.00

Maximum Pay Rate

91,410.00

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.