Operations Management Intern

50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern Events

DEI Engagement

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering a paid internship in the field to support and participate in project work across plant operations. You will collaborate with engineers, sales, quality control, and maintenance, gaining a broad understanding of stabilized sand production and related business functions.

Current juniors and seniors pursuing Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Operations Management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction/engineering/business).
• Demonstrated openness to change and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field and project work supporting plant operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Admin.
• Learn plant processes and the mission of production, maintenance, quality, and sales.
• Collect and analyze operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Project management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Work ethic

Adaptability

Education

Construction Management

Business

Engineering

Operations Management

Job description

Line of Business: Other 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:

Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work. Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced managers, engineers, sales representatives, quality control personnel, and production employees. Spend time with various departments, including Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Administration, to gain a broad understanding of the stabilized sand business. Complete technical and operational projects to gain an understanding of plant processes and business functions. Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, quality, sales, and administrative departments, as well as the responsibilities of different roles throughout the operation. Assist with collecting and analyzing operational and production data to support continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

What Are We Looking For:

• Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Interest in construction materials manufacturing, aggregate operations, and business operations.

Work Environment:

Combination of office and field work. Exposure to various weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment in a plant environment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform manual labor tasks as needed.

What We Offer:

$25.00/hr DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities Intern Events Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled #Intern Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO2 reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you're not just shaping the industry's future; you're shaping your own. Let's get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.