Operations Management Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Engagement and Employee Resource"

Intern Events

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Texas near Richmond is offering a paid internship that blends office and field work within a real production environment. You will rotate through Operations, Plant, and Administrative teams to gain hands-on experience in stabilized sand operations and project work.

Candidates are current juniors or seniors in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields, with strong work ethic and communication skills, and an interest in

Qualifications

• Current juniors and seniors pursuing a relevant degree.
• Demonstrated work ethic and commitment.
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Interest in construction materials manufacturing.
• Exposure to plant operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in assigned project work in the field.
• Assist plant operations in achieving production goals.
• Engage with Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Administration to understand the stabilized sand business.
• Complete technical and operational projects to understand plant processes.
• Learn the mission of departments and responsibilities across operations.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing operational and production data for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Team motivation

Strong work ethic

Interest in construction materials

Education

Construction Management or related field (Junior/Senior)

Engineering/Business/Operations Management degree

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

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