Operations Management Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Richmond, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI engagement

Intern events

Employee Resource Group

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers a field-and-office internship for juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields. You will apply classroom learning to real project work at our plants, supporting production goals and safety initiatives.

You will rotate through Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Administration to gain a broad understanding of stabilized sand and related

Qualifications

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a degree in a related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Interest in construction materials manufacturing and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and project work to support plant operations.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, quality control, maintenance, logistics, and administration.
• Learn plant processes and contribute to data collection and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or related field

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.