Operations Assistant — Path to Plant Management

US Aggregates; Delphi (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Aggregates is seeking an Operations Assistant to support multiple plant sites across Indiana. The role offers hands-on exposure to production, maintenance, quality, safety, and environmental programs, with a clear path toward future plant management opportunities.

In this entry-level management position, you will assist plant leadership, participate in planning meetings, and help track KPIs such as uptime, throughput, and costs while growing essential leadership and technical skills within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory or lead experience within the aggregate industry preferred.
• Exposure to preventive maintenance, quality control, and drilling and blasting preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to train staff and lead teams across sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Managers in planning, scheduling, and directing daily operations, including crushing, screening, and material handling.
• Support scheduling and monitoring preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate quality control efforts with the Quality Manager to meet specifications and resolve issues.
• Develop knowledge of drilling and blasting operations and supervise safety and regulatory compliance across sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Planning and organization

Problem solving

MSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

US Aggregates is seeking an Operations Assistant to support multiple plant sites across Indiana. The role offers hands-on exposure to production, maintenance, quality, safety, and environmental programs, with a clear path toward future plant management opportunities.

In this entry-level management position, you will assist plant leadership, participate in planning meetings, and help track KPIs such as uptime, throughput, and costs while growing essential leadership and technical skills within