Operations Assistant: Path to Plant Manager (Territory)

The Heritage Group; Indiana; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heritage Group's US Aggregates is seeking an Operations Assistant in Delphi, IN. This entry-level management role will work with Plant Managers to develop skills in plant operations, safety compliance, and leadership across multiple sites.

You will gain hands-on experience in production, maintenance, quality control, and regulatory adherence while preparing for higher responsibility. You will assist with daily planning, monitoring maintenance, and KPI tracking, and participate in meetings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or lead experience in the aggregate industry.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, aggregate processing, quality control, and drilling/blasting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Managers in planning, scheduling, and directing daily operations to meet production targets.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for fixed and mobile equipment; monitor inspections and parts availability.
• Support quality control activities, sampling, testing, and issue resolution.
• Develop knowledge of drilling and blasting operations and regulatory requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to plant employees; assist with staffing and personnel matters.
• Track KPIs and report on production, uptime, delays, and consumption; maintain production data and support budget targets.
• Fill in for Plant Managers as needed and participate in monthly planning meetings.

Skills

Safety compliance

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Welding/maintenance basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

The Heritage Group's US Aggregates is seeking an Operations Assistant in Delphi, IN. This entry-level management role will work with Plant Managers to develop skills in plant operations, safety compliance, and leadership across multiple sites.

You will gain hands-on experience in production, maintenance, quality control, and regulatory adherence while preparing for higher responsibility. You will assist with daily planning, monitoring maintenance, and KPI tracking, and participate in meetings