Aggregates Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Heidelberg Materials North America; Thornton Township (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Life insurance

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a leadership role in aggregates operations to oversee daily production and maintenance, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.

You will train and mentor production staff, monitor inventory with supply chain, and analyze data to drive improvements across quarry, plant, and logistics. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability grounded in aggregates operations.
• Ability to evaluate production priorities across quarry, plant and logistics.
• Strong focus on safety excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communicator working with operators, maintenance, quality and mgmt.
• Solutions-oriented with ability to identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and maintenance to meet efficiency and quality standards.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols for a safe working environment.
• Train, mentor, and supervise production staff to boost performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain for materials.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and implement solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Production priorities

Safety

Communication

Continuous improvement

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.

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

• Oversee daily the production / maintenance requirements to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Train, mentor, and supervise production staff to enhance team performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain for timely materials procurement.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

What Are We Looking For

• Proven leadership capability grounded in aggregates operations, with a strong focus on developing high performance, safety-driven teams.
• Skilled in evaluating production priorities across quarry, plant and logistics functions to make sound, timely operational decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk mitigation in high hazard environments.
• Effective communicator who collaborates seamlessly with equipment operators, maintenance teams, quality control, and management to ensure alignment and operational continuity.
• Solutions oriented mindset with the ability to identify bottlenecks, optimize production processes, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Hands-on role requiring physical activity and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan. $75,410-$100,550
• 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, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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.