Operations & Continuous Improvement Intern (Quarry)

Heidelberg Materials; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers a summer internship providing hands-on training and mentorship from professionals in the building materials industry. Interns will engage with senior leadership, participate in community initiatives, and build lasting connections with peers.

Assignments will span managing projects across mine planning, operations optimization, quality control, sales, maintenance, safety, and more, with opportunities to learn about financial reporting and cash flow

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision making are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to motivate teams while managing several projects.
• Commitment and engagement with high work ethic for the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with summer projects across various functions in quarry or sand & gravel operations.
• Learn all aspects of Mine Planning, Operations optimization, Quality Control, Sales, Maintenance and Safety.
• Evaluate production equipment and mine layout.
• Gain exposure to financial reporting and cash flow modeling.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Adaptability

Team motivation & multitasking

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America offers a summer internship providing hands-on training and mentorship from professionals in the building materials industry. Interns will engage with senior leadership, participate in community initiatives, and build lasting connections with peers.

Assignments will span managing projects across mine planning, operations optimization, quality control, sales, maintenance, safety, and more, with opportunities to learn about financial reporting and cash flow