Aggregates Management Trainee

50063 Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Southeast Agg LLC is seeking motivated individuals for an 18-24 month Aggregates Management Trainee Program. This rotational program provides hands-on experience across key operations and business functions while preparing participants for future leadership roles within the aggregates business.

You will rotate through production, maintenance, safety, quality, and business areas, developing leadership skills and delivering improvement initiatives with mentors.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Safety

Initiative

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. 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
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 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
• 10 Paid Holidays

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

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