Aggregates Management Trainee

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA options

AD&D, Disability, Life Insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. offers a structured 18-24 month rotational program across aggregates operations, maintenance, quality, sales, and environmental functions.

You will build leadership capabilities by partnering with plant leaders to drive operational excellence, safety, and performance initiatives. You will analyze production, operational, and business metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making, leading projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academics or professional experiences.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on exposure to quarry/aggregates operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 18-24 month rotational program across aggregates operations, maintenance, quality, sales, and environmental functions.
• Build leadership capabilities by partnering with plant leaders to drive operational excellence, safety, and performance initiatives.
• Analyze production, operational, and business metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, customer service, and sustainable operations.
• Develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress into future leadership roles within Aggregates operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Geology, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

• Department: Engineering & Operational Excellence
• Position Type: Full time

What You'll Be Doing

Participate in a structured 18-24 month rotational program across aggregates operations, maintenance, quality, sales, and environmental functions.

Build leadership capabilities by partnering with plant leaders to drive operational excellence, safety, and performance initiatives.

Analyze production, operational, and business metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.

Lead and contribute to projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, customer service, and sustainable operations.

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to progress into future leadership roles within Aggregates operations.

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Geology, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, military, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.

Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, adaptability, and learning in a fast-paced operational environment.

Hands-on experience in quarry and aggregates operations with exposure to production, maintenance, and business functions.

Combination of field-based and office-based work in an active industrial environment.

Frequent interaction with operational leaders, frontline teams, customers, and support functions.

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

Travel may be required to support rotations, training activities, and business needs throughout the program.

What We Offer

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• 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

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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.