Aggregates Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA/HRA/FSA)

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Manager III to lead a manufacturing site in the United States. You will drive safety, production, quality, and financial performance while directing cross-functional teams and optimizing processes in a fast-paced aggregates operation.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven track record in budgeting, planning, and continuous improvement. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead plant operations and achieve business objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities.
• Knowledge of operational planning, budgeting, production management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to achieve safety, production, quality, and financial goals.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, equipment utilization, and resource planning.
• Develop, coach, and support teams to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and implement productivity and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Team development

Operational planning

Data analysis

Problem solving

Safety

Environmental stewardship

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

Pay Range: $97,710.00 – $130,276.66

Plant Manager III

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead plant operations to achieve safety, production, quality, and financial performance goals.
• Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, equipment utilization, and resource planning.
• Develop, coach, and support teams to foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure customer needs, operational priorities, and business objectives are met.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and implement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and compliance.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to lead plant operations and achieve business performance objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities.
• Knowledge of operational planning, budgeting, production management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to analyse performance data, solve complex problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, $97,710 to $130,277, plus eligibility in our annual incentive plan
• 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 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, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled