Aggregates Management Trainee

Heidelberg Materials; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match and contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings Account and Flexible SP

Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, 9

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking motivated individuals to join our Aggregates Management Trainee Program. This 18-24 month developmental program provides hands-on experience across quarry operations, maintenance, sales, logistics, safety, and business management, building a foundation for future leadership opportunities.

Participants will rotate through key functional areas, partner with leaders to support safe and efficient operations, analyze data, and participate in leadership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key functional areas to develop broad operational understanding.
• Partner with leaders to support safe, efficient quarry operations.
• Analyze operational data and contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in leadership development and cross-functional projects.
• Build relationships across the organization for future management opportunities.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety focus

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

Pay Range: $68,550.00 – $91,409.99

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
    

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