Multi-Site Operations Leader - Safety, Budget & CI

heidelbergmaterials; Fairmount (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to guide multiple sites in Illinois, overseeing a leadership team and hundreds of staff while placing safety and compliance at the forefront.

You will own site budgets, drive cost control, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput and efficiency. The role requires strong collaboration, strategic planning, and travel to sites within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management or related field.
• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in heavy industrial settings; multi-site experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and driving cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead several sites with direct and indirect reports while upholding safety as a core value.
• Develop plant/site leadership teams and drive performance and accountability.
• Own operating budgets and review variances to align with demand.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean/CI).
• Oversee CAPEX scoping and project execution to targets.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Budgeting & Cost Control

Safety & Compliance

Multi-site Operations

Lean / CI

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering/Operations Mgmt or related field

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to guide multiple sites in Illinois, overseeing a leadership team and hundreds of staff while placing safety and compliance at the forefront.

You will own site budgets, drive cost control, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput and efficiency. The role requires strong collaboration, strategic planning, and travel to sites within the region.