Aggregates Management Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites you to join its Aggregates Management Trainee Program in Raleigh, NC. This 18-24 month development path provides hands-on exposure to quarry operations, maintenance, sales, logistics, safety, and business management while building a foundation for future leadership roles.

Participants rotate through key functions, partner with leaders to drive safe and efficient operations, and gain experience in data analysis and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership potential and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Effective communication and relationship-building across diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in various operational environments and geographic locations.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key functional areas of the aggregates business to develop a broad operational understanding.
• Partner with leaders and teams to support safe, efficient, and productive quarry operations.
• Analyze operational data and contribute to process improvement initiatives that drive business results.
• Participate in leadership development, training programs, and cross-functional projects.
• Build relationships across the organization while developing the skills needed for future management opportunities.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

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.

Heidelberg Materials is seeking motivated, high-potential individuals to join our Aggregates Management Trainee Program. This 18-24 month developmental program is designed to provide hands-on experience, operational exposure, and leadership development opportunities across our aggregates business. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of quarry operations, production, maintenance, sales, logistics, safety, and business management while building a foundation for future leadership opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Rotate through key functional areas of the aggregates business to develop a broad operational understanding.
• Partner with leaders and teams to support safe, efficient, and productive quarry operations.
• Analyze operational data and contribute to process improvement initiatives that drive business results.
• Participate in leadership development, training programs, and cross-functional projects.
• Build relationships across the organization while developing the skills needed for future management opportunities.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work across diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in various operational environments and geographic locations.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Combination of field-based and office-based work within aggregates operations.
• Regular interaction with production, maintenance, logistics, sales, and operational leadership teams.
• Exposure to active quarry environments, including varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and heavy equipment.
• Travel may be required throughout the program to support training, rotations, and 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

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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.