Operations Management Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

DEI Engagement

Intern Events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites motivated students to join our internship program in Texas. You will rotate between field and office environments, applying classroom knowledge to real project work in the stabilized sand and construction materials space.

This paid internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on learning. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, sales, quality control and maintenance teams, supporting data collection, analysis, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Interest in construction materials manufacturing and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Put your education into action in the field to support assigned project work.
• Support plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with managers, engineers, sales, quality control and production staff.
• Spend time with Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics and Administration to gain broad understanding of the stabilized sand business.
• Complete technical and operational projects to understand plant processes and business functions.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing operational and production data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.

Job description

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

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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.